How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BO_MSG002 - FINISH is not recommended for a cloned business object

/PM0/ABP_BO_MSG002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BO_MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: FINISH is not recommended for a cloned business object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BO_MSG002 - FINISH is not recommended for a cloned business object ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BO_MSG002 FINISH is not recommended for a cloned business object typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or Business Object processing, particularly when dealing with cloned business objects. This error indicates that the system has detected that a "FINISH" operation is being attempted on a business object that has been cloned, which is not recommended due to potential inconsistencies or issues that may arise from such an operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cloning of Business Objects: The error arises when a business object is cloned, and then an attempt is made to finish or complete the cloned object. Cloned objects may not have the same state or context as the original, leading to potential data integrity issues.
  Workflow Logic: The workflow logic may not be designed to handle the completion of cloned objects, which can lead to unexpected behavior or errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the workflow