How To Fix FINS_FI_MIG187 - (Cancellation) posting key not found for document &1 &2 item &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: (Cancellation) posting key not found for document &1 &2 item &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG187 - (Cancellation) posting key not found for document &1 &2 item &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG187 indicates that there is an issue with the cancellation posting key not being found for a specific document and item. This error typically arises during the migration or posting processes in the Financial Accounting (FI) module of SAP, particularly when dealing with document postings that require a cancellation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The posting key required for the cancellation does not exist in the system. This can happen if the posting key was not defined or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type associated with the document may not support cancellation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the cancellation posting key.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it could be due to incorrect mapping or missing data in the migration files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Keys: Verify that the posting key for cancellations is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Document ? Document Types ? Define Posting Keys.
  Ensure that the relevant posting key for cancellations is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type: Check the document type associated with the document in question. Ensure that it allows for cancellation postings. You can do this by:
  
  Going to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Document ? Document Types ? Define Document Types.
  Verify the settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the overall configuration of the Financial Accounting module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for handling cancellations.
  
  
  Data Migration Check: If this error occurs during a migration process, review the migration files and mappings to ensure that all necessary data is included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse a document) or FBRA (to reverse a document with a reference) to test the cancellation process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting the cancellation has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.