How To Fix PU184 - Post-processing for &2 &3 in client &4 was already performed earlier


PU184 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

  • Message number: 184

  • Message text: Post-processing for &2 &3 in client &4 was already performed earlier

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  • What causes this issue?

    Import post-processing has already been partially performed for this
    transport request in client &V4&. The object
    &V1& &V2& &V3&
    has already been processed completely and successfully.

    System Response

    Import post-processing is not performed again for this object in client
    &V4&.

    How to fix this error?

    For information on the post-processing of this object, refer to one of
    the earlier transport logs for this transport request.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU184 - Post-processing for &2 &3 in client &4 was already performed earlier ?
    The SAP error message PU184 indicates that a post-processing action for a specific object (identified by &2 and &3) in a particular client (identified by &4) has already been executed. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or similar batch jobs where certain actions are meant to be performed only once.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when the system detects that the post-processing step has already been completed for the specified object. This can happen due to: Duplicate Execution: The post-processing job was triggered multiple times for the same object. System Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly set to allow re-execution of the post-processing step. Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or application logic that lead to the system believing the process has already been completed.
    Solution: To resolve the PU184 error, consider the following steps: Check Job Logs: Review the job logs to confirm whether the post-processing step was

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