How To Fix FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL017 - Document Currency must be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Document Currency must be filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL017 - Document Currency must be filled ?

  The SAP error message FINS_MIG_HIST_BAL017 indicates that during a migration process, the document currency field is not filled in a historical balance record. This error typically occurs when migrating financial data, such as during a system upgrade or data transfer from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the historical balance records being migrated do not have a value in the document currency field. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Extraction Issues: The data extracted from the legacy system may not have included the document currency.
  Mapping Errors: During the mapping of fields from the legacy system to SAP, the document currency field may not have been correctly mapped.
  Incomplete Data: The source data may be incomplete or incorrectly formatted, leading to missing values in required fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Source Data: Review the source data to ensure that the document currency is present and correctly formatted. Ensure that all historical balance records have a valid currency code.
  
  
  Data Mapping: Verify the mapping of fields during the migration process. Ensure that the document currency field in the legacy system is correctly mapped to the corresponding field in SAP.
  
  
  Update Migration Files: If you find that the document currency is missing, you may need to update your migration files (e.g., CSV, XML) to include the document currency for each record.
  
  
  Use Migration Tools: If you are using SAP's migration tools (like the Migration Cockpit), ensure that you have configured the migration templates correctly and that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, perform a test migration to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data is correctly migrated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration process you are using, as there may be additional requirements or considerations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Migration Cockpit: If you are using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, review the documentation for specific requirements regarding historical balances and currency fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to data migration, such as LTMC (for Migration Cockpit) or FB50 (for posting documents) to help troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully migrate your historical balance data.