How To Fix FINS_ML_MIG055 - & entry (KALN1: &, LFMON/LFGJA: &)not migrated due to newer period than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_MIG - Messages for S/4HANA Material Ledger Migration

• Message number: 055

• Message text: & entry (KALN1: &, LFMON/LFGJA: &)not migrated due to newer period than &

Periods in history tables (for instance: MBEWH, EBEWH, QBEWH, OBEWH)
must be older than periods in non-history tables (for instance: MBEW;
EBEW, QBEW, OBEW).
If this is not the case, inconsistencies exist and history records with
newer/equal period than non-history table cannot be migrated.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG055 - & entry (KALN1: &, LFMON/LFGJA: &)not migrated due to newer period than & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG055 typically occurs during the migration of data in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) or when performing a migration to the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that there are entries in the specified ledger (KALN1) that could not be migrated because they belong to a newer period than the one specified in the migration process.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  There are accounting entries in the specified ledger (KALN1) that have a posting date in a period that is later than the period you are trying to migrate.
  The migration process is set to only migrate data up to a certain period, and any entries beyond that period are not eligible for migration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Migration Period:
  
  Review the migration settings to ensure that the period you are trying to migrate is correct and includes all relevant entries.
  If necessary, adjust the migration period to include the newer periods.
  
  
  
  Review the Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16N or SE11 to check the entries in the relevant tables (e.g., ACDOCA for Universal Journal) to identify the entries that are causing the issue.
  Look for entries with posting dates that exceed the migration period.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Data:
  
  If the entries are not needed for the migration, consider whether they can be archived or deleted.
  If they are necessary, you may need to adjust the migration strategy to include these entries.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Migration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the migration process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to the migration process for any specific guidelines or recommendations regarding this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Migration Cockpit: If you are using the SAP Migration Cockpit, ensure that you are following the correct steps and that all prerequisites are met.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FSP0 (for migration) and OBY6 (for fiscal year settings) to manage your migration process effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.