How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES251 - Final results procedure &1 has already been run; deletion not permitted

AFWGO_MESSAGES251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Final results procedure &1 has already been run; deletion not permitted

What causes this issue?

The final results procedure must not be deleted: it has already been
run and corresponding data already exists in the database.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES251 - Final results procedure &1 has already been run; deletion not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES251 indicates that a final results procedure has already been executed for a particular process, and as a result, any attempt to delete or modify that procedure is not permitted. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling processes where final results are locked to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Final Results Procedure Executed: The primary cause of this error is that the final results procedure for the specified object (e.g., a project, order, or cost center) has already been completed. This means that the system has finalized the results, and any further changes or deletions are restricted to prevent inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this restriction to ensure that once results are finalized, they cannot be altered, which could lead to discrepancies in financial reporting or analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the results procedure. If it has indeed been finalized, you will need to assess whether