How To Fix FINCS_DATA_MIGRATION004 - Client &1: No valid hier. types. FS item hierarchy conversion stopped.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_DATA_MIGRATION -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Client &1: No valid hier. types. FS item hierarchy conversion stopped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_DATA_MIGRATION004 - Client &1: No valid hier. types. FS item hierarchy conversion stopped. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_DATA_MIGRATION004 indicates that during the financial statement item hierarchy conversion process, the system could not find any valid hierarchy types for the specified client. This error typically occurs during data migration or when setting up financial reporting structures in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hierarchy Types: The primary cause of this error is that there are no valid hierarchy types defined in the system for the specified client. This could be due to:
  
  Hierarchy types not being created or activated.
  Incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data migration processes that did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to financial statement item hierarchies, such as missing or incorrect settings in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may also arise if the client-specific settings for financial reporting are not properly configured or if the client is not set up to use certain hierarchy types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Types:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB58 (Define Financial Statement Versions) and check if the hierarchy types are defined for the client in question.
  Ensure that the necessary hierarchy types are created and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG and navigate to the relevant sections for financial accounting to verify that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Check the settings under Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Statements > Define Financial Statement Versions.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Process:
  
  If this error occurred during a data migration process, review the migration steps to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  Check the migration logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the client is properly set up to use the required hierarchy types. This may involve checking client-specific settings or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to financial statement item hierarchies and data migration for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58, SPRO, and others related to financial accounting configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FINCS_DATA_MIGRATION004 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.