How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF016 - Project &1 is not active; data transfer cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Project &1 is not active; data transfer cannot be executed

What causes this issue?

Data transfer for project &V1& has not yet been started by the system.
Therefore, the selected function cannot be executed.

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 initiate data processing and/or check the data processing status
of the project in the IMG Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_COCKPIT>Cockpit: Implement Accounting Principle.</>
In order to see any progress, you should refresh the cockpit display
regularly.
Additionally, you can view the running background jobs using transaction
<DS:TRAN.SM37>Job Selection.</>
You can check the current project status in the IMG Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_FINISH>Confirm Data Transfer.</>
TB2 Applog2
Details about <LS>Data Transfer Started</> and <LS>Data Transfer
Completed</> are not shown by default in the project status view.
In order to display <LS>Data Transfer Started</> and <LS>Data Transfer
Completed</> status information, please complete the following steps:
Select <LS>Change Layout.</>
Select <LS>Data Transfer Started </>and <LS>Data Transfer Completed</>
from <LS>Column Set</> and move to <LS>Displayed Columns</> by clicking
<LS>Show selected fields</> and click <LS>Apply</>.
Save your settings by selecting <LS>Save Layout</>.
This layout can be reused whenever you need to see the <LS>Data Transfer
Started</> and <LS>Data Transfer Completed</> status.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF016 - Project &1 is not active; data transfer cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF016 indicates that a specific project (denoted by &1) is not active, which prevents data transfer from being executed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Financials, particularly when dealing with projects in the Project System (PS) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Project: The project you are trying to work with is not active. In SAP, projects must be activated before any data transfer or processing can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the project from being activated or recognized as active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or activate the project.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the project data that prevent it from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Project:
  
  Navigate to the Project System (PS) module.
  Use transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to check the status of the project.
  If the project is inactive, activate it by selecting the appropriate option.
  
  
  
  Check Project Status:
  
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for project activation are met. This may include ensuring that all required components and settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the project. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the project data to identify any issues that may prevent activation. This can often be done through transaction codes like CJ_CHECK.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific project and error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ02, CJ_CHECK, and others related to project management in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message FINS_FI_SIF016 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned to allow for project management activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the data transfer related to the project in question.