How To Fix REFX_CN059 - Workflow cannot be processed; Contract &1 is marked as Flag for Delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Workflow cannot be processed; Contract &1 is marked as Flag for Delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN059 - Workflow cannot be processed; Contract &1 is marked as Flag for Delete ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN059 indicates that a contract (identified by the contract number &1) is marked for deletion, which prevents any workflow processes from being executed for that contract. This is a common issue in SAP Real Estate Management (REFX) when dealing with contracts that are in a state that does not allow further processing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the contract in question has been flagged for deletion. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual Flagging: A user may have manually marked the contract for deletion.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or requirements may lead to contracts being flagged for deletion.
  Data Cleanup: During data maintenance or cleanup activities, contracts may be flagged for deletion to remove them from active processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Status:
  
  Use transaction code RECN (Contract Management) to check the status of the contract.
  Verify if the contract is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the contract should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the contract in the RECN transaction.
  Editing the contract and unchecking the deletion flag.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  If you are unsure whether the contract should be active or deleted, consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to confirm the intended status of the contract.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Workflow:
  
  After removing the deletion flag, attempt to reprocess the workflow that was previously failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RECN (Contract Management) and REFX (Real Estate Management).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify contract statuses in the system.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract management and workflows for additional context and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter further complications, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REFX_CN059 error and continue processing the workflow associated with the contract.