How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES133 - End-of-day process is not active; step &1 not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 133

• Message text: End-of-day process is not active; step &1 not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES133 - End-of-day process is not active; step &1 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES133 indicates that the end-of-day (EOD) process is not active, which means that certain steps or operations cannot be performed until the EOD process is properly activated. This error typically occurs in the context of financial or operational processes that require the end-of-day procedures to be completed before proceeding with further actions.
  Cause:
  
  End-of-Day Process Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the end-of-day process has not been activated in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the process has not been executed for the current day.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to allow the end-of-day process to run.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate or execute the end-of-day process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate End-of-Day Process:
  
  Check if the end-of-day process is scheduled or needs to be manually activated. This can usually be done through the relevant transaction codes or configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the appropriate module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling) and look for the end-of-day processing options.
  If you have the necessary permissions, activate the end-of-day process for the current day.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the end-of-day process. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to verify that the end-of-day process is properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate roles and authorizations to execute the end-of-day process.
  If necessary, contact your SAP security team to review and adjust user permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for more detailed instructions on how to activate the end-of-day process.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the end-of-day process is supposed to be active but is not functioning, check for any system issues or errors that may be preventing it from running.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that pertain to end-of-day processing in your specific SAP module (e.g., F.01 for financial statements, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message AFWGO_MESSAGES133 for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the end-of-day process in your SAP system.