How To Fix 1F118 - Function terminated - settings for balances carried forward not changed

1F118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Function terminated - settings for balances carried forward not changed

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1F118 - Details

• The SAP error message 1F118 ("Function terminated - settings for balances carried forward not changed") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly during the year-end closing process or when attempting to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that there is an issue with the settings related to the balance carryforward process. Possible causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for balance carryforward in the financial accounting module may not be properly configured.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the carryforward process.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the financial data that prevent the carryforward from being processed.
  Locked Periods: The fiscal periods may be locked, preventing any changes or carryforward actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for balance carryforward in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB53).
  Ensure that