How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ018 - Preparations were already completed by user &1 on &2, &3

FINS_FI_MPROJ018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Preparations were already completed by user &1 on &2, &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ018 - Preparations were already completed by user &1 on &2, &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ018 indicates that a preparation step for a financial project has already been completed by another user. This message typically arises in the context of financial project management or during the execution of certain financial transactions where preparatory steps are required before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to perform a preparatory action (like posting or executing a transaction) that has already been completed by another user.
  The system is designed to prevent duplicate preparations for the same project or transaction to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Activity: Verify if another user has indeed completed the preparation step. You can check the logs or transaction history to see who performed the action and when.
  
  
  Coordinate with Users: If you find that another user has completed the preparation, coordinate with them to understand the next steps. You may