How To Fix FINS_SIS_CUST114 - Preparations must be set to completed before activity &1 can be run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Preparations must be set to completed before activity &1 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. After the preparatory phase is complete, you
must manually change the project status.

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 run activity &V1& again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST114 - Preparations must be set to completed before activity &1 can be run ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST114 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 message usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Preparations: The necessary preparatory steps or configurations have not been completed. This could involve settings related to data collection, configuration of reporting parameters, or other prerequisite activities.
  Missing Data: Required data or master data may not be available or may not have been updated.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the process or transaction may not be set to allow the next step to be executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Preparatory Steps: Review the documentation or guidelines for the specific activity you are trying to run. Ensure that all required preparatory steps have been completed.
  
  
  Complete Required Activities: If there are specific activities that need to be marked as completed (e.g., data collection, configuration settings), ensure that these are done. This may involve:
  
  Running specific transactions to finalize settings.
  Ensuring that all necessary data has been entered and is accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Go to the configuration settings related to the activity and verify that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking:
  
  Customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Ensuring that all relevant parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into what preparatory steps are required.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the activity. Sometimes, lack of permissions can lead to such errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the preparatory steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific activity you are trying to perform. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FINS_SIS_CUST114.