How To Fix FAGL_MIG042 - Migration date &2 not permitted for fiscal year variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_MIG - Migration to New General Ledger Accounting

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Migration date &2 not permitted for fiscal year variant &1

What causes this issue?

The migration date that you have specified is <ZH>not </>permitted for
the fiscal year variant belonging to the combination of company code and
ledger:
The migration date must be the first day of a fiscal year.
The last day of the fiscal year variant must correspond to the day
preceding the migration date (that is, the migration date minus one
day).
For an example, see under <DS:DE.FAGL_MIGDT>Migration Date</>.

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?

Check the migration date of your migration plan. If required, create a
new migration plan for your combination of company code and ledger.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_MIG042 - Migration date &2 not permitted for fiscal year variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG042 indicates that there is an issue with the migration date specified for a particular fiscal year variant during the migration process to the new General Ledger (G/L) in SAP. This error typically arises when the migration date does not align with the fiscal year settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Migration Date: The migration date specified is outside the permissible range for the fiscal year variant. Each fiscal year variant has specific start and end dates, and the migration date must fall within this range.
  Fiscal Year Variant Configuration: The fiscal year variant may not be properly configured, or the migration date may not correspond to an open period in the fiscal year.
  Closed Fiscal Year: The migration date may fall within a fiscal year that has already been closed, which would prevent any further postings or migrations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Migration Date: Verify the migration date you are trying to use. Ensure that it falls within the open periods of the fiscal year variant specified in the error message.
  Review Fiscal Year Variant Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP (Transaction code: OB29) and check the start and end dates. Make sure that the migration date is valid according to these settings.
  Adjust Migration Date: If the migration date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is within the open periods of the fiscal year.
  Open Periods: Ensure that the periods for the fiscal year are open for posting. You can check this in the period control settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the migration process to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB29: Configure fiscal year variant
  OB52: Maintain periods for posting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Migration Process: Familiarize yourself with the migration process to the new G/L, including the necessary steps and configurations required for a successful migration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.