How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE073 - You cannot change the status of records that have already been released

/SAPCND/MAINTENANCE073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: You cannot change the status of records that have already been released

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/SAPCND/MAINTENANCE073 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE073 indicates that you are trying to change the status of records that have already been released in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of condition records or similar data that has been finalized and is no longer editable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Released Status: The records you are attempting to modify have been marked as "released," meaning they are finalized and cannot be changed without first reverting their status.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that released records are not inadvertently altered, which could lead to inconsistencies in pricing, conditions, or other critical business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Record Status: Verify the status of the records you are trying to change. If they are indeed released, you will need to take additional steps to modify them.
  
  
  Revoke Release: If you need to change the records, you may