How To Fix RSCRT251 - Status transfer not permitted (& -> & )

RSCRT251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRT - Near-To-Real-Time Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Status transfer not permitted (& -> & )

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RSCRT251 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCRT251, which states "Status transfer not permitted (& -> &)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the status of a data request or data transfer process. This error indicates that a certain status change is not allowed for the data request or process in question.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Status: The data request may be in a status that does not allow for the requested transition. For example, trying to change a request from "Processed" to "New" or "In Process" may not be allowed.
  
  
  Data Request Locking: The data request might be locked by another process or user, preventing any status changes.
  
  
  Incorrect Process Flow: The data transfer process may not be following the correct sequence of statuses, leading to an invalid transition.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings