How To Fix FINS_CFIN_IF_MESSAGE012 - Initial load without using an initial load group has already started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_IF_MESSAGE - Central Finance Interface Message Class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Initial load without using an initial load group has already started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_IF_MESSAGE012 - Initial load without using an initial load group has already started ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_IF_MESSAGE012 indicates that an initial load process has already been initiated without using an initial load group. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Central Finance (CFIN) when trying to perform an initial load of financial data from source systems to the Central Finance system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Concurrent Initial Load: The error suggests that there is already an ongoing initial load process. This can happen if:
  
  An initial load was started previously and is still running.
  There was an attempt to start another initial load without waiting for the first one to complete.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set up, leading to conflicts in the load process.
  
  
  System Locking: The system may have locking mechanisms that prevent multiple initial loads from being executed simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: 
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check for any running jobs related to the initial load. If you find a job that is still running, you may need to wait for it to complete or, if necessary, terminate it if it is stuck.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: 
  
  Check the logs for the initial load process to identify any issues that may have caused it to hang or take longer than expected.
  
  
  
  Use Initial Load Group: 
  
  If you are trying to start a new initial load, ensure that you are using an initial load group. This can help manage the load process more effectively and avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Restart the Load: 
  
  If the previous load has completed or been terminated, you can attempt to restart the initial load process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Central Finance to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are correctly set up for the initial load.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SLG1 (Application Log), and CFIN related transactions for managing Central Finance processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to Central Finance initial load issues, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  System Performance: Ensure that the system performance is adequate to handle the initial load, as resource constraints can also lead to issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform the initial load in your Central Finance system.