How To Fix FCO_SFIN085 - Reset activity &1 in update mode. See application log ID &2 for details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Reset activity &1 in update mode. See application log ID &2 for details

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Call transaction SLG1 and enter External ID &V2& to see more details.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN085 - Reset activity &1 in update mode. See application log ID &2 for details ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN085 indicates that there is an issue with a reset activity in update mode. This error typically occurs in the context of financial operations, particularly when dealing with financial closing or data updates in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the financial data that prevent the reset activity from being completed successfully.
  Locking Issues: The system might be trying to perform an operation on data that is currently locked by another process or user.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial module can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reset activity.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs that are causing the update mode to fail.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Application Log: Use the application log ID provided in the error message to get more details about the error. You can access the application log using transaction code SLG1. This will give you insights into what went wrong during the reset activity.
  
  
  Review Data Consistency: Ensure that the financial data is consistent and that there are no discrepancies. You may need to run consistency checks or reports to identify any issues.
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the relevant tables or data. If you find any locks, you may need to wait for the other processes to complete or manually release the locks if appropriate.
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the financial module to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve checking settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the reset activity has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to see if there were any authorization failures.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the application log ID and any other relevant information.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1: Application log display
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to financial closing and reset activities.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FCO_SFIN085 error in your SAP system.