How To Fix FINS_SIS_CUST112 - Preparations must be set to completed before this activity can be run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_SIS_CUST - Impl. of Doc. Splitting: Customizing

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Preparations must be set to completed before this activity can be run

What causes this issue?

Activities of a project can only be run if the preparatory phase for the
project has been completed. To complete the preparatory phase, you must
manually change the project status and set the preparations to
completed.

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 check and change the current project status in the Customizing
activity
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MPROJ_RELEAS_06>Complete Preparations</>.
After you have manually set the preparations to completed, you can try
to perform the operation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST112 - Preparations must be set to completed before this activity can be run ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST112 indicates that certain preparatory steps must be completed before you can execute a specific activity in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Information System (FIS) or similar modules where certain prerequisites must be fulfilled before proceeding with a transaction or report.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The necessary configuration settings for the financial information system or the specific report you are trying to run have not been completed.
  Missing Data: Required master data or transactional data may not be available or may not have been processed correctly.
  Process Steps Not Completed: Certain process steps that need to be completed before running the activity have not been finalized. This could include tasks like data extraction, data preparation, or other prerequisite activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the Financial Information System. Ensure that all necessary settings are completed.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that all required steps have been executed.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Completeness:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (e.g., customer, vendor, GL accounts) and transactional data are available and correctly maintained.
  Check if any data extraction or preparation jobs need to be executed before running the activity.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Preparations:
  
  Identify any preparatory activities that need to be completed. This may include running specific reports, executing background jobs, or performing data uploads.
  Consult the documentation or help files related to the specific activity you are trying to perform to identify any prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the steps you have taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking configurations or data (e.g., SE80 for object navigator, SE11 for data dictionary).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Financial Information System for detailed guidance on configuration and prerequisites.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FINS_SIS_CUST112 error message.