How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST445 - Stopping data processing is not possible, data processing has not started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Stopping data processing is not possible, data processing has not started

What causes this issue?

You can't run this function because data processing has not yet started.

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?

Please start data processing in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_CCD2COA_COCKPIT>Run Project for Updating Existing Journa
lEntries</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST445 - Stopping data processing is not possible, data processing has not started ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST445 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data processing in the context of financial accounting documents. The message "Stopping data processing is not possible, data processing has not started" suggests that the system is trying to halt a process that has not yet begun, which can be confusing.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial accounting settings or in the document processing settings.
  Missing Data: Required data for processing financial documents may be missing or incomplete.
  System Locking: The system might be locked or in a state where it cannot start the processing due to other ongoing transactions or locks.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to initiate or stop the data processing.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the application.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to financial accounting and document processing. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  Verify Data Completeness: Ensure that all required data for the financial documents is present and correctly formatted. Check for any missing entries or inconsistencies.
  System Status: Check the system status to see if there are any locks or ongoing processes that might be preventing the initiation of data processing. You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to check locks) or SM37 (to check job status).
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to financial document processing. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues or to check for system logs that might provide more insight into the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (to post documents), FB02 (to change documents), and FB03 (to display documents) to understand the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and document processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.