How To Fix AU273 - Balance carryforward not possible due to different open fiscal years


AU273 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

  • Message number: 273

  • Message text: Balance carryforward not possible due to different open fiscal years

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to execute the balance carryforward to &V3& for company code
    &V1& and ledger &V2&. This affects several depreciation areas in Asset
    Accounting. Fiscal year &V3& is open in one of the depreciation areas,
    but it is closed in one of the other depreciation areas. The balance
    carryforward cannot be performed because of this.

    System Response

    The balance carryforward to &V3& was not executed for company code &V1&
    and ledger &V2&.

    How to fix this error?

    If the balance carryforward is relevant for Asset Accounting, then
    reopen fiscal year &V3& in Asset Accounting for all the affected
    depreciation areas.
    If the balance carryforward is irrelevant for Asset Accounting, then
    close fiscal year &V3& in Asset Accounting.
    Then perform the balance carryforward again.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


AU273 - Details

  • The SAP error message AU273, which states "Balance carryforward not possible due to different open fiscal years," typically occurs during the year-end closing process when attempting to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next. This error indicates that there are discrepancies in the fiscal year settings between the periods you are trying to carry forward.
    
    Cause: Different Open Fiscal Years: The error usually arises when the fiscal year settings for the company code or controlling area are not aligned. For example, if one fiscal year is open in one area but closed in another, the system will not allow the carryforward. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of fiscal year variants may not be consistent across different modules or areas (e.g., Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO)). Unfinished Closing Activities: If there are pending closing activities in the previous fiscal year, it can prevent the carryforward process.
    Solution: Check Open Fiscal Years: Go to the transaction

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