How To Fix FINS_FI_MASS_DATA118 - &2 was not yet started in client &1

FINS_FI_MASS_DATA118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MASS_DATA - Mass Data Handling

• Message number: 118

• Message text: &2 was not yet started in client &1

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FINS_FI_MASS_DATA118 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_MASS_DATA118 typically indicates that a mass data processing job has not yet been started in the specified client. This error is often encountered in the context of financial data processing, particularly when dealing with mass data uploads or changes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Job Not Scheduled: The mass data processing job has not been scheduled or started in the specified client.
  Incorrect Client: The client number specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to start or view the mass data processing job.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system that prevent the job from being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) and check if the mass data processing job is scheduled or has been executed.
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