How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ091 - Status change for activity &1 at &2 already performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Status change for activity &1 at &2 already performed

What causes this issue?

Since the status change was already performed successfully for activity
&V1& on package / organizational unit &V2&, it was excluded from
processing.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ091 - Status change for activity &1 at &2 already performed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ091 indicates that a status change for a specific activity (identified by &1) at a specific date (identified by &2) has already been performed. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or financial transactions within SAP, particularly when dealing with project activities or statuses.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Status Change: The most common cause of this error is that an attempt is being made to change the status of an activity that has already been changed. This could happen if the user is trying to perform the same action multiple times.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The status change might not be allowed due to the current state of the project or activity. For example, certain statuses may only be set in a specific order.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are trying to change the status of the same activity simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and this error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Verify the current status of the activity in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project or activity in SAP and checking its status history.
  Avoid Duplicate Actions: Ensure that you are not trying to perform the same status change that has already been executed. If the status has already been changed, you may need to proceed with a different action or wait for the appropriate time to make the change.
  Review Change Logs: Look at the change logs or history for the activity to understand what changes have been made and when. This can help identify if the status change you are trying to perform is valid.
  Consult Documentation: Review the project management or financial transaction documentation to understand the allowed status transitions and any prerequisites for changing the status.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of the activity. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent certain users from making changes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that pertain to project management and status changes, such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in project management are adequately trained on the processes and procedures for changing activity statuses to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the context in which it occurs.