How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST438 - Data processing started; jobs will be scheduled

FINS_ACDOC_CUST438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Data processing started; jobs will be scheduled

What causes this issue?

The execution of the project activities has started using background
jobs.

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?

INCLUDE FINS_CD2CA_CHECK_PROJ_EXEC OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST438 - Data processing started; jobs will be scheduled ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST438 typically indicates that a data processing job has been initiated, but it is not yet completed. This message is often related to the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the context of the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) and the processing of accounting documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Scheduling: The message suggests that a background job has been scheduled to process data. This can occur during activities such as posting documents, running financial reports, or executing data migrations.
  Long Processing Time: If the job takes longer than expected, users may see this message while waiting for the job to complete.
  System Load: High system load or resource constraints can delay job processing, leading to this message being displayed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how jobs are scheduled or executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 to check the status of the scheduled job. Look for any errors