How To Fix WXP252 - Do not enter a program/transaction for this link method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Do not enter a program/transaction for this link method

What causes this issue?

You have selected an SAP link method and an additional program name at
the same time or entered a transaction code that is to be executed with
the link. In the SAP link method, documents are only defined or
system-generated program are used. Thus, your entry is not applicable
in this context.

System Response

You can no longer enter a program name or transaction code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP252 - Do not enter a program/transaction for this link method ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP252: "Do not enter a program/transaction for this link method":
  
  Error Message:
  WXP252 – Do not enter a program/transaction for this link method
  
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs in the context of Web Dynpro ABAP applications when defining navigation links between components or component controllers.
  
  In Web Dynpro, when you create a navigation link (used to navigate from one view/component to another), you specify a link method that handles the navigation logic.
  The link method is a method in the Web Dynpro component controller or view controller that is called when the link is triggered.
  WXP252 is raised if you try to assign a program name or transaction code directly to a link method, which is not allowed.
  
  In other words, you cannot assign a program or transaction to a link method because link methods are meant to be ABAP methods that handle navigation internally within the Web Dynpro