How To Fix /FTI/SERV_BUSN_ERROR037 - A business change project with status 'In Progress' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/SERV_BUSN_ERROR -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: A business change project with status 'In Progress' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/SERV_BUSN_ERROR037 - A business change project with status 'In Progress' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/SERV_BUSN_ERROR037 indicates that a business change project with the status 'In Progress' does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Transformation and Innovation (FTI) solutions, particularly when trying to access or manipulate a business change project that is expected to be in progress but is not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Project: There may not be any business change project currently in progress in the system.
  Incorrect Project ID: The project ID or reference being used to access the project may be incorrect or misspecified.
  Project Status: The project may have been completed, canceled, or moved to a different status, thus no longer being classified as 'In Progress'.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the project.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There could be issues with data synchronization or updates in the system that prevent the project from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Project Existence: Check if there are any business change projects currently in progress. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP that lists business change projects.
  Check Project ID: Ensure that the project ID or reference you are using is correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  Review Project Status: If you have access to the project management area, review the status of the project to confirm whether it is indeed 'In Progress'.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the project. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Data Refresh: If you suspect data synchronization issues, consider refreshing the data or checking for any background jobs that may need to be executed to update the project status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the FTI module to understand the expected workflow and project management processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about your system configuration and actions leading to the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.