How To Fix 3F859 - Data transfer for controlling area &1 has already been executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Data transfer for controlling area &1 has already been executed

What causes this issue?

A Personnel Cost Planning planning version for controlling area &v1&
and fiscal year &v2& has already been transferred to CO version &v3&.

System Response

Due to your settings in the Customizing section of Personnel Cost
Planning, you can not transfer more than one planning version for a
controlling area and a fiscal year to the CO version.

How to fix this error?

Check to see if the desired planning version was selected. If
necessary, check your settings in the Customizing section.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F859 - Data transfer for controlling area &1 has already been executed ?

  The SAP error message 3F859 indicates that a data transfer for a controlling area has already been executed. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling data transfers, such as when you are trying to execute a data transfer for a controlling area that has already been processed.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Execution: The data transfer process for the specified controlling area has already been completed, and the system does not allow it to be executed again.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is incorrectly identifying that the transfer has already been executed.
  Data Integrity: The system may have detected that the data for the controlling area is already in a consistent state, preventing further transfers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transfer Status: Verify if the data transfer for the controlling area has indeed been executed. You can do this by checking the logs or status reports related to the data transfer process.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the controlling area are correct. Check if there are any settings that might prevent re-execution of the data transfer.
  
  
  Data Consistency: If the data transfer was executed successfully, ensure that the data is consistent and that no further action is required. If you need to make changes, you may need to reverse or adjust the previous transfer.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps provided by SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like KSV5 (for data transfer) or others related to controlling area management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.