How To Fix 1F151 - Customizing for carry forward to external root accounts incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Customizing for carry forward to external root accounts incomplete

What causes this issue?

Customizing for external root accounts is not complete. Customizing
entries are required for debit and credit transaction types and the
payment method.
The following was determined : Trans. type debit : &v2&
: Trans. type credit : &v1&
: Payment method : &v3&

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

Example
For cash concentration the transaction types are defined using the
posting categories 32 and 33 and the payment method with the cash
concentration specific settings.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F151 - Customizing for carry forward to external root accounts incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 1F151 indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings for carry forward to external root accounts. This typically occurs during the year-end closing process when the system attempts to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for carry forward to external root accounts have not been fully configured in the system.
  Missing Account Assignments: The external root accounts may not be properly assigned or defined in the system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the financial accounting settings related to carry forward processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the carry forward process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Period-End Closing > Carry Forward.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for carry forward to external root accounts are completed.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Assignments:
  
  Check if the external root accounts are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the account master data and ensuring that the accounts are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to carry forward processes. Ensure that all required parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the carry forward process has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the carry forward process for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test carry forward to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial closing and carry forward processes, such as OB52 (Maintain Periods) and F.01 (Financial Statements).
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 1F151 in your SAP system.