How To Fix FINS_FI_MIG156 - CDS views are not yet generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: CDS views are not yet generated

What causes this issue?

The generation of CDS Views is a necessary step in the migration to SAP
S/4HANA Finance and needs to be executed before new documents can be
posted.

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?

To be able to post new documents in the system, you can choose one of
the following possibilities:
Generate the CDS Views with transaction
<DS:TRAN.FINS_MIG_REGENERATE>Regenerate CDS Views and Field Mapping</>
or
Execute the customizing activity under
<DS:SIMG.FGL_MIG_REGENERATE_CDS>Regenerate CDS Views and Field Mapping
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG156 - CDS views are not yet generated ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG156 indicates that the Core Data Services (CDS) views required for a specific financial migration process have not yet been generated. This error typically arises during the migration of financial data, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA system.
  Cause:
  
  CDS Views Not Generated: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary CDS views for financial migration have not been generated in the system. This can happen if the migration process has not been properly initialized or if there were issues during the setup.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before the CDS views can be generated.
  System Issues: There could be underlying system issues, such as transport problems or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error FINS_FI_MIG156, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Generate CDS Views:
  
  Use the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the required CDS views exist.
  If they do not exist, you may need to generate them. This can typically be done using the transaction /IWBEP/REG_GEN or through the relevant migration cockpit transaction.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Check Migration Cockpit:
  
  If you are using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, ensure that you have followed all the steps in the migration process correctly.
  Review the migration cockpit logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Run the Migration Program:
  
  If applicable, run the migration program again to see if it resolves the issue. Sometimes, re-running the migration can trigger the generation of the required CDS views.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue. There may be specific notes related to your version of SAP S/4HANA that provide guidance or fixes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the official SAP documentation related to financial migration and CDS views to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit: This is a tool used for migrating data to SAP S/4HANA. Understanding how to use it effectively can help prevent and resolve issues like this.
  Core Data Services (CDS): Familiarize yourself with CDS concepts, as they are integral to data modeling in SAP S/4HANA.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes that may provide fixes or enhancements related to financial migration and CDS views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate the required CDS views for your financial migration process.