How To Fix ACE_S4302 - Can't perform this action on a subobject with status Finished.

ACE_S4302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_S4 - Messages for S/4HANA Accrual Engine

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Can't perform this action on a subobject with status Finished.

What causes this issue?

The accrual subobject has the Finished lifecycle status.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

For more information about the lifecycle status, see
<DS:DE.ACE_SUBOBJECT_LIFECYCLE_STATUS>Lifecycle Status of an Accrual
Subobject</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4302 - Can't perform this action on a subobject with status Finished. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4302, which states "Can't perform this action on a subobject with status Finished," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that manage project or process objects, such as SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that you are trying to perform an action on a subobject (like a task, activity, or component) that has already been marked as "Finished." 
  
  Cause:
  
  Status of the Subobject: The primary cause of this error is that the subobject you are trying to modify or perform an action on has a status of "Finished." In many SAP modules, once an object is marked as finished, it is locked for further changes to maintain data integrity.
  Workflow Restrictions: Certain workflows or processes may restrict actions on finished objects to prevent accidental changes or inconsistencies in reporting.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict actions on finished objects, although