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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the relevant planning views and confirming or saving any pending decisions.
  Complete All Tasks: Ensure that all tasks related to the planning process are completed. This may include reviewing any alerts or notifications that indicate pending actions.
  Save Changes: If you have made any changes, ensure that you save them before attempting to start the ICNV process again.
  Log Out and Log Back In: If the issue persists, try logging out of the SAP system and logging back in. This can sometimes resolve session-related issues.
  Check User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the actions required for ICNV. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which you are working.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.