How To Fix FINS_IC_CUST040 - Project configuration was changed after preparations were completed

FINS_IC_CUST040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_IC_CUST - Manage Currencies: Customizing

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Project configuration was changed after preparations were completed

What causes this issue?

The project configuration was changed after preparations of the current
project were completed.

System Response

Since intermediate changes might have caused severe issues during data
processing, the project cannot be completed.

How to fix this error?

In non-production systems, the message type for this message can be
changed in
<DS:TRAN.OBA5>Message Control by User</> using the application area
FINS_IC_CUST and message 040. If the message type is I (Info), S
(Success) or W (Warning), the project can be completed.
Note: This function is only supported in non-production systems.
Intermediate changes to the project configuration will always cause an
error message in production systems and the project cannot be completed.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_IC_CUST040 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST040 indicates that there has been a change in the project configuration after the preparation phase has been completed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Financials, particularly when dealing with Intercompany processes or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Changes are made to the project configuration settings after the system has already completed the preparation steps for a specific process or transaction.
  This could involve changes to settings related to intercompany transactions, account assignments, or other financial configurations that are critical for the process being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_IC_CUST040 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration Changes:
  
  Check the configuration settings that were modified after the preparation phase. Identify what changes were made and why.
  Ensure that any changes made are necessary and do not conflict with the existing setup.
  
  
  
  Re-run Preparation Steps:
  
  If changes are necessary, you may need to re-run the preparation steps for the project or transaction