How To Fix /FTI/CUST_ACCESS017 - Data preparation phase is finished, generation phase is starting

/FTI/CUST_ACCESS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/CUST_ACCESS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Data preparation phase is finished, generation phase is starting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/CUST_ACCESS017 - Data preparation phase is finished, generation phase is starting ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/CUST_ACCESS017 Data preparation phase is finished, generation phase is starting is typically related to the SAP Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R) module. This message indicates that the data preparation phase of a forecasting or planning process has been completed, and the system is transitioning to the generation phase. It is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating the progress of the process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Process Transition: The message is generated when the system successfully completes the data preparation phase and is moving on to the next phase (generation). This is a normal part of the process flow in SAP F&R.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the process does not proceed as expected after this message, it could indicate configuration issues or data inconsistencies that need to be addressed.
  Performance Issues: If the generation phase takes too long or fails to start, it may be due to performance issues, such as insufficient