How To Fix RMSRCPDIA137 - Recipe is consistent: only restricted changes are possible

RMSRCPDIA137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPDIA - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPDIA - User Interface

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Recipe is consistent: only restricted changes are possible

What causes this issue?

When you set a recipe as consistent, you cannot change any dependent
objects belonging to the recipe. In the recipe itself, you can only
change the data that do not influence the process description. The
following tab pages are therefore not active for input:
<LS>Process</>
<LS>Formula</>
<LS>Process Parameters</>
<LS>Equip. Requirements</>

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?

If you want to change a recipe that is set as consistent, you must
deselect the consistent indicator on the <LS>Basic Data</> tab page.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSRCPDIA137 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSRCPDIA137, which states "Recipe is consistent: only restricted changes are possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP Recipe Management (RM) or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). This message indicates that the recipe you are trying to modify is in a state where only certain types of changes can be made due to its current status or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Recipe Status: The recipe may be in a status that restricts changes. For example, it could be released or approved, which means that only minor adjustments (like changing descriptions or notes) are allowed.
  Change Management Settings: The system may have been configured to enforce strict change management policies, preventing significant modifications to recipes that are already validated or approved.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like production orders or batches) that prevent changes to the recipe.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipe Status: Review the status of the recipe. If it is