How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG046 - Initial load has already started for all company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG - Central Finance: Configuration

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Initial load has already started for all company codes

What causes this issue?

You tried to start the initial load for selected company codes using an
initial load group. However, this is not possible since the initial load
has already been started for all company codes.

System Response

It is not possible to use initial load groups for an initial load
because an initial load for all company codes has already been
performed.
It is not possible to use both methods at once.

How to fix this error?

If you execute an initial load using one method and afterwards decide
you want to use the alternative method you must first delete the initial
load data. For more information, see the activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_CFIN_LOAD_DEL>Delete Initial Load Data</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG046 - Initial load has already started for all company codes ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG046 indicates that an initial load for the Central Finance (CFIN) process has already been initiated for all company codes. This error typically arises in the context of the Central Finance implementation, where financial data from multiple source systems is consolidated into a central system.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Load Already Running: The most common cause of this error is that an initial load process for the company codes has already been started and is still in progress or has not been completed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Central Finance setup that prevent the initial load from being processed correctly.
  System Lock: The system might be locked due to a previous load process that did not complete successfully, causing the system to think that the load is still in progress.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Load Status: 
  
  Go to the Central Finance monitoring transaction (e.g., CFIN_MONITOR) to check the status of the initial load. If it is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  If the load has failed, you may need to analyze the logs to identify the cause of the failure.
  
  
  
  Terminate Stuck Processes: 
  
  If you find that the initial load is stuck, you may need to terminate the process. This can usually be done through transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) or SM50 (Process Overview) to identify and stop the relevant background job.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Load: 
  
  If the initial load has completed successfully but you are still encountering this error, you may need to reconfigure the load settings or reset the load status for the company codes involved.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicate Loads: 
  
  Ensure that there are no duplicate load requests for the same company codes. If there are, you may need to delete or cancel the duplicate requests.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Central Finance to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration and logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CFIN_MONITOR, SM37, and SM50 for monitoring and managing processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to Central Finance initial load processes.
  Central Finance Documentation: Review the official SAP Central Finance documentation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the initial load process in your Central Finance implementation.