How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES252 - Single records procedure &1 has already been run; deletion not permitted

AFWGO_MESSAGES252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Single records procedure &1 has already been run; deletion not permitted

What causes this issue?

The single records 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES252 - Single records procedure &1 has already been run; deletion not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES252 indicates that a single record procedure (identified by &1) has already been executed, and as a result, deletion of that record is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Financial Workflow (AFW) or similar financial processes where certain records are locked or marked as processed to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Already Processed: The specific record you are trying to delete has already been processed or executed in a previous transaction.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of records that are linked to other processes or have already been finalized.
  Workflow Status: The workflow status of the record may indicate that it is in a completed state, which prohibits further modifications or deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Status: Review the status of the record in the workflow. If it is completed or in a state that does not allow deletion,