How To Fix FINS_FI_MIG610 - Migration activity started but inactive since &1, giving up.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 610

• Message text: Migration activity started but inactive since &1, giving up.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG610 - Migration activity started but inactive since &1, giving up. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_MIG610 indicates that a migration activity has been started but is currently inactive. This can occur during the migration process in SAP S/4HANA, particularly when migrating financial data from an older system to S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The migration activity may not have been fully configured or activated in the system.
  Missing Prerequisites: Certain prerequisites or dependencies for the migration activity may not have been met.
  System Lock: The migration process might be locked due to another ongoing process or transaction.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being migrated, such as inconsistencies or missing data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the activity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Migration Activity Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code S/4HANA Migration Cockpit and check the status of the migration activity. Ensure that it is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Prerequisites:
  
  Ensure that all prerequisites for the migration activity have been met. This may include configuration settings, data preparation, and ensuring that the source system is ready for migration.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks that may be preventing the migration activity from proceeding. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being migrated to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing entries. Use transaction codes like SE16 to check the relevant tables for data integrity.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the migration has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the migration logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. This can often be done in the Migration Cockpit or through transaction SLG1.
  
  
  
  Restart the Migration:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to restart the migration activity. Ensure that you follow the correct steps to do this.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the migration process to ensure that all steps are being followed correctly.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.