How To Fix RMSRCP002 - First close the processing of all preceding change statuses

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: First close the processing of all preceding change statuses

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. For
this reason, you can only close the processing of the change status if
none of the preceding change statuses still has status <LS>In process
</> or <LS>Rejected</>.
There are, however, earlier change statuses for this recipe whose
processing has not yet 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?

Close the change statuses in the sequence of their validity periods.

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 RMSRCP002 - First close the processing of all preceding change statuses ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP002, which states "First close the processing of all preceding change statuses," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Retail Management System (RMS) when there are pending changes or processes that need to be completed before you can proceed with the current operation. This error is often related to the processing of change statuses in the system, such as when you are trying to change the status of a retail article or a related object.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Change Statuses: There are one or more change statuses that have not been processed or closed. This could be due to incomplete transactions or processes that are still open.
  Sequential Processing Requirement: The system requires that certain processes be completed in a specific order. If you attempt to change the status of an object while there are still previous statuses that need to be finalized, the system will throw this error.
  Locking Issues: Sometimes, the error can also occur due to locking issues where another user or process is currently working on the same data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pending Change Statuses: Review the change statuses that are currently open. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that allows you to view the status of changes.
  Complete or Close Previous Changes: Ensure that all previous change statuses are processed and closed. This may involve completing transactions, saving changes, or confirming that no further actions are required on those statuses.
  Review Logs and Messages: Check the system logs or messages for any additional information that might indicate what specific change statuses are causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling change statuses in your version of SAP RMS.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to close or process the change statuses. If you do not have the required access, contact your system administrator.
  System Locking: If the issue is related to locking, you may need to wait for the other process to complete or contact the user who is holding the lock to resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RMS that deal with change statuses, such as those for processing articles, managing inventory, or handling retail operations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSRCP002 error and continue with your operations in SAP.