How To Fix FGL_SFIN_NGLM042 - Field &1 from the source table &2 is missing in the target table &3

FGL_SFIN_NGLM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGL_SFIN_NGLM - SAP AC on HANA : New G/L Migration

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Field &1 from the source table &2 is missing in the target table &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGL_SFIN_NGLM042 - Field &1 from the source table &2 is missing in the target table &3 ?

  The SAP error message FGL_SFIN_NGLM042 indicates that a specific field from a source table is missing in the target table during a data transfer or migration process. This error typically arises in the context of financial data migration, especially when dealing with the New General Ledger (New GL) in SAP S/4HANA or during the migration from classic General Ledger to New GL.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Mapping Issues: The field that is expected in the target table may not have been mapped correctly from the source table.
  Configuration Errors: The target table may not be configured to accept the field from the source table, possibly due to missing configuration settings or incorrect table definitions.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes in the data model (for example, during an upgrade or migration), certain fields may have been deprecated or renamed.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom fields or enhancements in the source table that do not