How To Fix AFWGO_MESSAGES137 - End-of-day step &1 either not finished yet or finished with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWGO_MESSAGES - Messages for Development Class AFWGO

• Message number: 137

• Message text: End-of-day step &1 either not finished yet or finished with errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES137 - End-of-day step &1 either not finished yet or finished with errors ?

  The SAP error message AFWGO_MESSAGES137 indicates that an end-of-day (EOD) processing step has either not been completed or has encountered errors during its execution. This message is typically associated with the Financial Services (FS) module in SAP, particularly in the context of banking or insurance operations.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Processing: The end-of-day step referenced by &1 has not yet finished processing. This could be due to long-running jobs or processes that are still in progress.
  Errors During Processing: The end-of-day step may have encountered errors, which prevented it from completing successfully. This could be due to data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or system errors.
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job responsible for executing the end-of-day process may not have been scheduled correctly or may have failed to start.
  Locking Issues: There may be database locks or other resource contention issues that are preventing the end-of-day process from completing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check the status of the background jobs related to the end-of-day processing. Look for any jobs that are still running or have failed.
  Review Logs: Examine the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any error messages or warnings that occurred during the end-of-day processing. This can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Re-run the Process: If the end-of-day step has failed, you may need to correct the underlying issues and re-run the process. Ensure that all necessary data is correct and complete before re-running.
  Check Configuration: Verify that the configuration settings for the end-of-day processing are correct. This includes checking any relevant parameters or settings in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific end-of-day process you are working with. There may be known issues or additional troubleshooting steps provided by SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message, job logs, and any other relevant information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SLG1 (Application Log), and SM21 (System Log) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific end-of-day process or the error message itself. SAP Notes often contain patches, workarounds, or additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Performance: Monitor system performance to ensure that there are no resource bottlenecks that could affect the execution of background jobs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.