How To Fix FINS_IC_CUST124 - Data processing hasn't started; cannot stop data processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_IC_CUST - Manage Currencies: Customizing

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Data processing hasn't started; cannot stop data processing

What causes this issue?

Since data processing hasn't started, this operation isn't supported.

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?

Start data processing in the
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_COCKPI_40>project cockpit</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST124 - Data processing hasn't started; cannot stop data processing ?

  The SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST124 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data processing in the context of Intercompany (IC) reconciliation or related financial processes. The message "Data processing hasn't started; cannot stop data processing" suggests that the system is trying to stop a process that has not yet begun.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Process Not Initiated: The data processing task may not have been started due to a prior error or misconfiguration.
  System Lock: There may be a lock on the process that prevents it from starting, possibly due to another user or process.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Intercompany settings or related financial modules may prevent the process from starting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to initiate or manage the data processing.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Process Status: Verify if the data processing task has been initiated. You can check the relevant transaction logs or monitoring tools in SAP.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that all necessary configurations for Intercompany processing are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the appropriate authorizations to start and manage the data processing tasks.
  System Locks: Investigate if there are any locks on the process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks and SM21 for system logs.
  Restart the Process: If the process is stuck, you may need to restart it. Ensure that all prerequisites are met before doing so.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  FB03: Display Document
  
  
  Monitoring Tools: Use tools like the SAP Solution Manager for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Intercompany processes and financial data processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.