How To Fix FINS_FI_MASS_DATA142 - Reset activity &1 in simulation mode

FINS_FI_MASS_DATA142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MASS_DATA - Mass Data Handling

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Reset activity &1 in simulation mode

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FINS_FI_MASS_DATA142 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_MASS_DATA142 with the description "Reset activity &1 in simulation mode" typically occurs in the context of financial processes, particularly when dealing with mass data processing in SAP Financials (FI). This error indicates that there is an issue with resetting a specific activity while the system is in simulation mode.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode: The error arises because the system is trying to perform a reset operation on an activity that is not allowed in simulation mode. Simulation mode is used to test processes without making actual changes to the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not set up to allow certain activities to be reset in simulation mode.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the reset operation, even in simulation mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Actual Mode: If you need to perform the reset operation, switch from simulation mode to actual