How To Fix G0842 - Data monitor can only be closed with overall status Complete or Init.St.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Data monitor can only be closed with overall status Complete or Init.St.

What causes this issue?

The data monitor can only be closed for a consolidation group or unit,
when the overall status is "Complete" (or "Initial stage").

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Before closing the data monitor, execute all tasks in update mode
(without errors) and block the tasks.
You can then close the data monitor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0842 - Data monitor can only be closed with overall status Complete or Init.St. ?

  The SAP error message G0842 indicates that a data monitor cannot be closed unless its overall status is either "Complete" or "Init.St." This error typically arises in the context of data monitoring processes, such as data extraction, data loading, or data processing in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Processing: The data monitor is still processing data, and it cannot be closed until all data operations are completed.
  Initialization State: The monitor is in an initialization state, which means it hasn't started processing data yet.
  Pending Errors: There may be errors or warnings in the data processing that need to be resolved before the monitor can be closed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to close the data monitor if it is in a state that allows closure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the current status of the data monitor. If it is not "Complete" or "Init.St.", you will need to wait for the processing to finish or resolve any issues.
  Resolve Errors: If there are errors in the data processing, address them. This may involve checking logs, correcting data issues, or re-running processes.
  Wait for Completion: If the monitor is still processing, allow it to complete. You can monitor its progress through the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to close the data monitor. If not, contact your SAP administrator for assistance.
  Restart the Process: If the monitor is stuck and not progressing, you may need to restart the data processing job or transaction.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SLG1: Application Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the data monitor functionality.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the data processing workflow and any prerequisites for closing the monitor.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.