How To Fix RMSRCP011 - Date shift is not possible; Recipe &1 is already being processed

RMSRCP011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Date shift is not possible; Recipe &1 is already being processed

What causes this issue?

When you change the date of a change number, you also change the
valid-from date of all objects edited with this change number.
The current change number was used in recipe &V1&. However, you cannot
change this recipe now since it is being locked by another user. The
system does not change the date of the change number.

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?

Execute this function again at a later time.

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 RMSRCP011 - Date shift is not possible; Recipe &1 is already being processed ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP011 indicates that a recipe (identified by &1) is currently being processed, and therefore, a date shift operation cannot be performed on it. This typically occurs in the context of recipe management within SAP, particularly in the SAP Recipe Management (RMS) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Processing: The recipe is currently being processed in another transaction or session, which locks it for modifications.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies. If a recipe is locked by another user or process, you will encounter this error when trying to perform a date shift.
  Pending Changes: There may be pending changes or transactions that have not been completed, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Verify if the recipe is being processed in another session or by another user. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to check locks) or SM21 (to