How To Fix FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL003 - The GL &1 account does not exist

FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The GL &1 account does not exist

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FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL003 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL003 indicates that the General Ledger (GL) account specified in the migration process does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during data migration or when trying to post transactions to a GL account that has not been created or has been incorrectly referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent GL Account: The specified GL account number does not exist in the chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Account Number: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the account number being referenced.
  Inactive or Deleted Account: The account may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Wrong Company Code: The GL account might exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Migration Data Issues: If this error occurs during a migration process, it could be due to incorrect mapping or data preparation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify GL Account:
  
  Check if the GL account exists in the system by navigating to