How To Fix RMSRCP005 - 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: 005

• 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 restrict the scope of application for this
change status if none of the preceding change statuses still has status
<LS>In process</> or <LS>Rejected</>.
There are, however, 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?

RESET N1
Close the processing of the preceding change statuses.
Take the sequence in time of the change statuses into account.
Restrict the scope of application for this change status.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCP005 - First close the processing of all preceding change statuses ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP005, 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 system has detected that there are pending change statuses that need to be processed before the current change can be executed.
  Transaction Locking: There may be a transaction lock on the record that prevents further changes until the current processing is completed.
  Workflow Issues: If there is a workflow or batch job that is still running or has not been completed, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pending Changes: Review the change statuses that are pending for the item or record in question. Ensure that all previous statuses are processed and closed.
  Process Changes: If there are pending changes, complete or close them before attempting to process the new change status.
  Transaction Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SM37 to monitor background jobs and ensure that there are no jobs stuck in processing.
  Lock Management: Check for any locks on the database that might be preventing the processing of changes. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to RMS for any specific instructions or known issues regarding change status processing.
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the session may help clear temporary issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RMS1, RMS2, and RMS3 for managing retail master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the changes in the system.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSRCP005 error and successfully process the required changes in SAP.