How To Fix /AIF/MES177 - You cannot restart message &1 here

/AIF/MES177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/MES -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: You cannot restart message &1 here

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/MES177 - You cannot restart message &1 here ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/MES177 with the description "You cannot restart message &1 here" typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there is an attempt to restart a message that is not in a state that allows for a restart. This can happen for various reasons, such as the message being in a completed state, already being processed, or being in an error state that does not permit a restart.
  
  Cause:
  
  Message State: The message you are trying to restart may not be in a state that allows for a restart. For example, it could be in a completed state or in a state that requires manual intervention.
  Processing Logic: The processing logic defined in the AIF may not allow for certain messages to be restarted based on their current status.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in AIF that restrict the ability to restart messages under certain