How To Fix FINS_FI_DEFSUM005 - Activities of project &1 are currently processing.

FINS_FI_DEFSUM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_DEFSUM - Deferred Summarization

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Activities of project &1 are currently processing.

What causes this issue?

Activities of project &V1& are currently executing.

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?

You can check the progress of job execution for project &V1& in the
<DS:SIMG.FINS_DEFSUM_COCKPIT>project cockpit</>. To see any progress,
you should refresh the project cockpit display regularly.
Alternatively, you can view running background jobs in
<DS:TRAN.SM37>Job Selection</>.
In addition, you can check if another user is also working on project
&V1& by viewing the detailed status information in the project cockpit.
To view this information, double-click on a non-initial status icon.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_FI_DEFSUM005 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_DEFSUM005 indicates that activities related to a specific project (identified by the project number &1) are currently being processed. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings that are associated with a project in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Processing: The error usually arises when there are ongoing processes or transactions related to the project, such as postings, settlements, or other financial activities that have not yet been completed.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a transaction is being processed, the system locks the project to ensure that no other transactions can interfere until the current process is completed.
  Batch Jobs: Sometimes, batch jobs or background processes may be running that are related to the project, causing the system to lock the project for further processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then retry the transaction.