How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ156 - Preparations cannot be completed again

FINS_FI_MPROJ156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 156

• 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_MPROJ156 - Preparations cannot be completed again ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ156 with the description "Preparations cannot be completed again" typically occurs in the context of financial project management or project accounting 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 or financial transaction have already been executed, and the system does not allow them to be executed again.
  Incorrect Status: The project or financial document 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 module that restrict the re-execution of certain processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Project Status: Verify the status of the project or financial document. If it has already been processed, you may need to proceed with the next