How To Fix RSCNV218 - Request status can be updated to only,'S','N','R', 'E', 'C'

RSCNV218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCNV - Messages class for Metadata Remodeling Toolbox

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Request status can be updated to only,'S','N','R', 'E', 'C'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCNV218 - Request status can be updated to only,'S','N','R', 'E', 'C' ?

  The SAP error message RSCNV218 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a request in the transport management system (TMS) or during the transport of data. This error typically arises when the system attempts to update the status of a transport request to a value that is not allowed. The valid statuses for a transport request are:
  
  'S' (Successful)
  'N' (Not Successful)
  'R' (Released)
  'E' (Error)
  'C' (Cancelled)
  
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to set the status of a transport request to a value outside of the allowed statuses mentioned above. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Status Update: A program or user is trying to set a status that is not recognized by the system.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the transport request data.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate transport requests, they may be incorrectly setting the status.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in