How To Fix FINS_FI_MPROJ185 - Driver program for &1 is started (Data Transfer already confirmed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MPROJ - Mass Data Project

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Driver program for &1 is started (Data Transfer already confirmed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ185 - Driver program for &1 is started (Data Transfer already confirmed) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MPROJ185 indicates that a driver program for a specific project (denoted by &1) has already been started, and the data transfer for that project has already been confirmed. This typically occurs in the context of financial data transfers or project management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Execution: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to start the data transfer process for a project that is already in progress or has been completed.
  Session Management: If multiple sessions or users are trying to execute the same program simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incomplete Previous Process: If a previous execution of the program did not complete successfully, it might still be marked as "in progress."
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Running Processes: Verify if the data transfer process for the project is already running. You can do this by checking the job logs or transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if there are any active jobs related to the project.
  Wait for Completion: If the process is running, you may need to wait for it to complete before attempting to start it again.
  Terminate Stuck Jobs: If you find that a job is stuck or has failed, you may need to terminate it and then restart the process. This can be done in SM37 by selecting the job and choosing to cancel it.
  Review Logs: Check the logs for any previous executions to identify if there were any issues that caused the process to hang or fail.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific program or transaction you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM21 (System Log), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific program you are working with. SAP Notes often contain patches or workarounds for known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the program and that there are no restrictions in place that could prevent the execution.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.