How To Fix FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX031 - Initial load for source company code &1 (&2) not finished yet.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX - Central Finance: Deferred Taxes

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Initial load for source company code &1 (&2) not finished yet.

What causes this issue?

You tried to run the deferred tax postprocessing report although the
initial load of FI postings was <ZH>not</> finished yet.

System Response

The system did <ZH>not</> start the update of deferred tax data for
source company code &V1& transferred from source system &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the errors reported by the initial load of FI postings for
source company code &V1& (&V2&). Then, run the deferred tax
postprocessing report.
If you are <ZU>sure</> that the initial load was already finished
completely, you can run the deferred tax postprocessing report with the
<ZK>Force Postprocessing</> checkbox selected.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX031 - Initial load for source company code &1 (&2) not finished yet. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX031 indicates that the initial load for a source company code has not been completed. This error typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) scenario, where financial data from multiple source systems is consolidated into a central system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Initial Load: The initial load process for the specified company code has not been completed. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The data extraction process from the source system is still ongoing.
  There were errors during the initial load that prevented it from completing successfully.
  The job responsible for the initial load has not been executed or has failed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Central Finance setup that prevent the initial load from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies or missing data in the source system that need to be addressed before the load can be completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Load Status: Verify the status of the initial load for the specified company code. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes in SAP, such as:
  
  SLT (SAP Landscape Transformation): If you are using SLT for data replication, check the SLT monitoring tools to see if the initial load is still in progress or if it has encountered errors.
  CFIN Monitoring: Use transaction codes like CFIN_MONITOR to check the status of the Central Finance processes.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: Look at the logs for the initial load process to identify any errors or warnings that may have occurred. This can help pinpoint the issue that is preventing the load from completing.
  
  
  Re-run Initial Load: If the initial load has failed, you may need to re-run it. Ensure that all prerequisites are met and that the source system is ready for the load.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Central Finance to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the mapping of company codes, settings for data extraction, and any relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Ensure that the data in the source system is consistent and complete. Address any data issues that may be causing the load to fail.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Central Finance and the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Central Finance Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Central Finance for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.