How To Fix RMSRCP001 - Change status creation is not permitted; later change status is closed

RMSRCP001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCP - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object RCP

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Change status creation is not permitted; later change status is closed

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.PVS_RECIPE_BE_MAINT>Depend.chg statuses</> indicator has
been set in Customizing for the recipe type of the current recipe. You
can therefore only create a new change status if all succeeding change
statuses have status <LS>In process</> or <LS>Rejected</>.
There are, however, succeeding change statuses for this recipe whose
processing has already been closed. The system does not execute the
function.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First check and edit the status of the succeeding change statuses. You
have the following options:
At least one of the succeeding change statuses has status <LS>Released
</>, <LS>Application scope restricted</>, <LS>Inactive</>, or
<LS>Processing closed</>.
You can no longer reject these change statuses. The new change status
cannot be inserted.
At least one of the succeeding change statuses has status
<LS>Processing closed</>. Proceed as follows:
RESET N2
Reject these change statuses.
Create the new change status.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCP001 - Change status creation is not permitted; later change status is closed ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP001, which states "Change status creation is not permitted; later change status is closed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when dealing with change requests or change statuses in the system. This error indicates that you are trying to create a change status for a document or object that has already been marked as "closed," meaning no further changes can be made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Change Status: The primary cause of this error is that the change status you are trying to create or modify is already in a "closed" state. In SAP, once a change status is closed, it usually means that the document or object is finalized, and no further modifications are allowed.
  Incorrect Workflow: The workflow or process you are following may not allow for changes to be made at this stage.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations