How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ104 - Data processing termination impossible; preparation not set to completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Data processing termination impossible; preparation not set to completed

What causes this issue?

The selected function is only supported if the preparation phase of the
project has been set to completed. This is currently not the case.

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?

You can check and change the project status in the IMG Customizing
activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_RELEASE>Complete Preparations</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ104 - Data processing termination impossible; preparation not set to completed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ104 indicates that there is an issue with the data processing in the Financials module, specifically related to project accounting or project management. The message states that "Data processing termination impossible; preparation not set to completed," which typically means that the system is unable to complete a financial transaction or process because the necessary preparatory steps have not been finalized.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Preparatory Steps: The error often arises when the preparatory steps for a financial transaction or project have not been completed. This could include missing or incomplete data entries.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management or financial accounting modules that are not set correctly.
  Data Locking: Another process may be locking the data that is required for the transaction, preventing it from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the transaction.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There could be bugs in the system or inconsistencies in the data that are causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Preparatory Steps: Review the transaction or process you are trying to execute and ensure that all necessary preparatory steps have been completed. This may include ensuring that all required fields are filled out and that any prerequisite transactions have been executed.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the project management and financial accounting modules to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Locking: Investigate if another user or process is locking the data. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the process is failing.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to project accounting and financial transactions to understand the required steps and configurations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.