How To Fix RMSRCP003 - First close the processing of all preceding change statuses

RMSRCP003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 003

• 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 this recipe. For this
reason, you can only release 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 carry out 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?

RESET N1
Close the processing of the preceding change statuses.
Take the sequence in time of these change statuses into account.
Release this 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 RMSRCP003 - First close the processing of all preceding change statuses ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP003, 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 is an attempt to process a change status for a record that has not yet completed the processing of its preceding statuses. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when updating item data, pricing, or inventory levels.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Change Statuses: The error indicates that there are pending change statuses that need to be processed before the current change can be executed. This often happens when multiple changes are queued for the same record.
  Transaction Locking: If a transaction is still open or has not been finalized, it can prevent subsequent changes from being processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or consistency that prevent the system from processing the changes in the correct order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pending Changes: Review the