How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ116 - Preparations cannot be completed again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Preparations cannot be completed again

What causes this issue?

Since preparations for the current project have already been set to
completed, it is no longer possible to perform the operation
<LS>Complete Preparations</>.

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?

If you would like to execute this operation again, you first have to
manually reset the <LS>Complete Preparations</> step for the current
project. You can check and change the current project status in the IMG
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_RELEASE>Complete Preparations.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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_MPROJ116 - Preparations cannot be completed again ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ116 with the description "Preparations cannot be completed again" typically occurs in the context of project accounting or financial project management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to re-execute a preparatory step that has already been completed, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Execution: The most common cause of this error is that the preparatory steps for a project (such as planning or budgeting) have already been executed, and the system does not allow them to be executed again.
  Status Issues: The project or the related financial documents may be in a status that does not permit further preparatory actions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project management or financial accounting modules that restrict re-execution of certain processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the status of the project. If the project has already been processed, you may need to check if it can be reset or if further actions are required.
  Review Preparatory Steps: Ensure that the preparatory steps you are trying to execute have not already been completed. You can check the logs or history of the project to confirm this.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to project accounting to understand the specific requirements and restrictions for the preparatory steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like CJ20N for project management) to navigate to the project and check its details.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user executing the action has the necessary permissions to perform the preparatory steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.