How To Fix MDC_SANITY007 - Recording already completed, restart not possible

MDC_SANITY007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_SANITY - Sanity Messaging

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Recording already completed, restart not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_SANITY007 - Recording already completed, restart not possible ?

  The SAP error message MDC_SANITY007: Recording already completed, restart not possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP Multi-Dimensional Consolidation (MDC) process. This error indicates that a recording process has already been completed, and therefore, it cannot be restarted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Completed Recording: The primary cause of this error is that the recording process you are trying to restart has already been finalized. Once a recording is completed in the MDC, it cannot be restarted or modified.
  Incorrect Process Flow: Attempting to restart a recording without following the correct sequence of operations can lead to this error.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the MDC system that prevent the proper handling of recording states.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recording Status: Verify the status of the recording you are trying to restart. If it is indeed completed, you will need to create a new recording instead of trying to restart the existing one.
  Create a New