How To Fix G0252 - Only call the task & in update mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Only call the task & in update mode

What causes this issue?

For task &V1&, there is no difference between a test and an update run.
Whenever the task is executed, it has an effect on status management.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Start task &V1& in update mode as required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0252 - Only call the task & in update mode ?

  The SAP error message G0252, which states "Only call the task & in update mode," typically occurs when a function module or task is being called in a mode that is not appropriate for its intended use. This error is often related to the way that update tasks are handled in SAP, particularly in the context of asynchronous processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Call Mode: The function module or task is being called in a dialog mode instead of the required update mode. Update tasks are designed to be executed in the background and should not be called directly from a dialog program.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the way the update task is defined or registered in the system.
  Program Logic Errors: There could be a logical error in the program that leads to the incorrect invocation of the task.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Call Mode: Ensure that the function module or task is being called