How To Fix FINS_FI_MIG005 - &2 entries inserted for &1 Balances (Correction)

FINS_FI_MIG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_MIG - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Data Migration

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &2 entries inserted for &1 Balances (Correction)

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FINS_FI_MIG005 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG005 typically relates to issues encountered during the migration of financial data, particularly when dealing with balance entries in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error message indicates that there are entries that have been inserted for a specific balance, and it often arises during the migration process when using tools like the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FINS_FI_MIG005 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being migrated, such as duplicate entries or incorrect balances that do not match the source system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the target system may not align with the data being migrated, leading to errors during the insertion of balance entries.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like accounts, cost centers, etc.) may be missing or not properly set up in the target system, causing the migration process