How To Fix IU209 - Decisions are still open or not saved. ICNV cannot begin.

IU209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Decisions are still open or not saved. ICNV cannot begin.

What causes this issue?

In the list that is displayed, you must indicate the tables that you
really want to convert incrementally.
Then confirm your decisions by saving them.

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?

Basically it makes sense to convert all the displayed tables
incrementally, but you could have some reason why you do not want to
increment a table incrementally. For example you might have modified it
and do not want to reset it to the standard version. Or you might know
that huge amounts of data will constantly be changed or added.
When making your decision, remember that a table that was not modified
and that you exclude from incremental conversion is converted in the
downtime during the upgrade.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU209 - Decisions are still open or not saved. ICNV cannot begin. ?

  The SAP error message IU209, which states "Decisions are still open or not saved. ICNV cannot begin," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA environments when there are unsaved decisions or open tasks that need to be addressed before proceeding with the Integrated Change Notification (ICNV) process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Decisions: There are decisions in the planning process that have not been finalized or saved. This could be due to user actions that require confirmation or completion.
  Unfinished Tasks: There may be tasks or activities that have not been completed, which are prerequisites for starting the ICNV process.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, if multiple users are working on the same planning area or if there are session timeouts, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Decisions: Check the planning area for any open decisions. Ensure that all decisions are either finalized or saved. This may involve navigating to