How To Fix FAGL_MIG169 - Execution not possible: no backup copy was created

FAGL_MIG169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Execution not possible: no backup copy was created

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FAGL_MIG169 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_MIG169 ("Execution not possible: no backup copy was created") typically occurs during the migration process of financial data in the SAP system, particularly when using the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to execute a certain operation because a required backup copy of the data was not created prior to the migration process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Backup Copy: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a backup copy of the financial data before performing certain operations, and this backup was not created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the migration process or the New GL setup.
  Incomplete Migration Steps: The migration process may not have been completed correctly, leading to missing prerequisites.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Backup Copy: 
  
  Ensure that a backup copy of the relevant financial data is created before attempting to execute the migration