How To Fix USMD_FIN_S4MIG010 - Alternative account number &1/&2/&3 does not exist in company code &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_FIN_S4MIG -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Alternative account number &1/&2/&3 does not exist in company code &4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_FIN_S4MIG010 - Alternative account number &1/&2/&3 does not exist in company code &4. ?

  The SAP error message USMD_FIN_S4MIG010 indicates that an alternative account number specified in a financial migration process does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically arises during data migration or when trying to map accounts in the SAP system, particularly when transitioning to S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Alternative Account: The alternative account number you are trying to use does not exist in the specified company code. This could be due to:
  
  The account not being created in the system.
  A typo in the account number.
  The account being inactive or deleted.
  The account being in a different company code than the one specified.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial accounts or the mapping of alternative accounts during the migration process.
  
  
  Data Migration Errors: If you are migrating data from a legacy system, there may have been errors in the data extraction or transformation process that led to missing or incorrect account numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Account Existence:
  
  Check if the alternative account number exists in the specified company code. You can do this by navigating to the relevant account master data in SAP (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Ensure that the account is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Correct the Account Number:
  
  If there is a typo in the account number, correct it in your migration data or mapping configuration.
  Ensure that the correct company code is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Accounts:
  
  If the alternative account does not exist, you may need to create it in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly with all necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Mapping:
  
  If you are using a migration tool or template, review the mapping of accounts to ensure that all necessary alternative accounts are included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or migration guides specific to your version of SAP S/4HANA for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, re-run the migration process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00 (Create/Change Display G/L Account)
  OX15 (Define Alternative Account Number)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on account mapping and migration issues.
  
  
  Migration Tools: If you are using SAP's Migration Cockpit or other tools, ensure that you are following the recommended procedures for mapping accounts.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.