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Message type: E = Error
Message class: FINS_PRED - SFIN: Messages for Predictive Accounting
Message number: 020
Message text: Error when reading sales order data. Report incident.
When reading sales order data an unknown error occurred.
Processing is terminated.
Report an incident on component FI-PRA-PRA.
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.
The SAP error message FINS_PRED020 typically indicates an issue related to reading sales order data, which can occur in various contexts, such as during financial postings, reporting, or data extraction processes. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
Causes:
- Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the sales order data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sales order data.
- System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system could lead to issues when trying to read sales order data.
- Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or system performance issues.
- Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be causing conflicts or errors when accessing sales order data.
Solutions:
- Check Data Integrity: Verify the integrity of the sales order data. Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables (e.g., VBAK, VBAP).
- Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the sales order data. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
- System Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to sales orders and financial postings. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
- Check for Technical Issues: Investigate any technical issues that may be affecting the system. This could involve checking system logs (transaction SLG1) or monitoring system performance.
- Debug Custom Code: If there are custom developments, consider debugging the code to identify any issues that may be causing the error.
- Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
Related Information:
When reporting an incident to SAP, include the following information:
By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the FINS_PRED020 error in your SAP system.
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