How To Fix FKC_MIG008 - Instance &1 uses alternative number assignment.

FKC_MIG008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKC_MIG - FI-CAC: Migration Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Instance &1 uses alternative number assignment.

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FKC_MIG008 - Details

• The SAP error message FKC_MIG008 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative number assignment for a specific instance in the system. This error typically arises during the migration or conversion processes, particularly when dealing with financial data or master data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the instance (e.g., a customer, vendor, or other master data) is using an alternative number assignment that is not compatible with the expected configuration or data structure. This can happen due to:
  
  Inconsistent Number Ranges: The instance may be assigned a number that falls outside the defined number ranges for the relevant object type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle alternative number assignments correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the alternative number assignments are not properly mapped or if there are duplicates, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKC_MIG008 error, you can follow these