How To Fix GHO_DPP018 - End of Purpose for Business Partner &1 is already executed.

GHO_DPP018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_DPP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: End of Purpose for Business Partner &1 is already executed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_DPP018 - End of Purpose for Business Partner &1 is already executed. ?

  The SAP error message GHO_DPP018 indicates that the end of purpose for a business partner (BP) has already been executed. This typically occurs in the context of managing business partner data, particularly when trying to perform an operation that is not allowed because the end of purpose process has already been completed for that specific business partner.
  
  Cause:
  
  End of Purpose Already Executed: The primary cause of this error is that the end of purpose action for the specified business partner has already been processed. This means that the business partner is no longer active for the purpose you are trying to use it for.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or inconsistencies in the business partner records that prevent further actions.
  Incorrect Business Logic: The operation you are trying to perform may not align with the business rules defined in your SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Business Partner Status: Verify the status