How To Fix AP236 - Caution: Updating the carryforward for &1/&2 is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Caution: Updating the carryforward for &1/&2 is required

What causes this issue?

You want to close the old investment program &V3&/&V4&, and at the same
time, transfer measures or appropriation requests which are not yet
released, to current approved values in the new investment program
&V1&/&V2&. As a consequence, the corresponding carryforward of plan and
budget values for these measures/appropriation requests, which was
created in investment program &V1&/&V2& when you used the the <LS>Open
new approval year</> function, is no longer justified.

How to fix this error?

It makes sense to carry out a repeat run of the <LS>Open new approval
year</> function after you carry out the <LS>Close old approval year</>
function.
(This repeat run is necessary only if you want to transfer only those
measures/appropriation requests that are not yet released during the
<LS>Close old approval year</> function. On the other hand, if you want
to transfer <ZH>all</> measures and appropriation requests, then the
carryforward for plan and budget values of the new investment program
is automatically set to zero.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP236 - Caution: Updating the carryforward for &1/&2 is required ?

  The SAP error message AP236, which states "Caution: Updating the carryforward for &1/&2 is required," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are issues related to the carryforward of asset values from one fiscal year to the next. This message indicates that there are discrepancies or missing updates that need to be addressed before the carryforward process can be completed successfully.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Carryforward Process: The carryforward process for asset values has not been completed or has encountered issues.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the asset master records that need to be corrected before the carryforward can proceed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are not set up correctly, leading to this warning.
  Fiscal Year Change: The system may be trying to carry forward values into a new fiscal year without the necessary updates being made.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Records: Review the asset master records for the assets indicated in the error message. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Run Carryforward Program: Execute the carryforward program (transaction code: AFAB) to ensure that all assets are processed correctly for the new fiscal year.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the carryforward process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting and carryforward processes for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  Check for Open Items: Ensure that there are no open items or pending transactions that could be affecting the carryforward process.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AFAB: Carryforward of Asset Values
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAYR: Year-End Closing for Asset Accounting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for specific SAP Notes that address the AP236 error message or related carryforward issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Asset Accounting and the carryforward process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AP236 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.