How To Fix FINS_FI_MASS_DATA166 - Re-run of run &1 with type &2 not possible (project &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MASS_DATA - Mass Data Handling

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Re-run of run &1 with type &2 not possible (project &3)

What causes this issue?

You asked to re-run the previous run &v1& of project &v3&. The re-run
shall be of type &v2& ('X' = All, 'E' = Errors only). The activity of
the run is &v4&.

System Response

This system cannot execute the re-run.

How to fix this error?

Check in table FINS_MASSPACKAGE if packages for the combination of
project, activity, and run exist. If the system does not find any
packages, it cannot re-run them.

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_FI_MASS_DATA166 - Re-run of run &1 with type &2 not possible (project &3) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MASS_DATA166 indicates that a re-run of a specific mass data processing job is not possible for a given project. This error typically arises in the context of financial processes, particularly when dealing with mass data changes or updates in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Job Status: The job you are trying to re-run may already be in a completed or error state, preventing further processing.
  Data Locking: There may be locks on the data that prevent the re-execution of the job.
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings that restrict the re-running of certain jobs or processes.
  Project Status: The project associated with the job may not be in a valid state for re-processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status:
  
  Go to transaction SM37 to check the status of the job. Ensure that it is not currently running or in an error state.
  If it is in an error state, analyze the logs to understand the cause of the error.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If there are locks on the data, you may need to wait for them to be released or manually release them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the mass data processing job. Ensure that there are no restrictions on re-running jobs of this type.
  
  
  
  Project Status:
  
  Verify the status of the project associated with the job. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for re-processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific mass data processing job you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or prerequisites for re-running jobs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SE38 (ABAP Program Execution), and SLG1 (Application Log) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific mass data processing job for additional insights or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute or re-run the job.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message FINS_FI_MASS_DATA166.