How To Fix F6229 - Carryforward rules are maintained for cmmt item &3 in FM area &1 in FY &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Carryforward rules are maintained for cmmt item &3 in FM area &1 in FY &2

What causes this issue?

Carryforward rules are maintained for the commitment items &V3&
in the FM area &V1& and fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

The commitment items are not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Delete the carryforward rules for the commitment item &V3& of the FM
area &V1& and the fiscal year &V2&.
You delete carryforward rules in the <ZH>Funds Management</> menu under
<ZH>Additional functions-> Closing operations -> Carryforward rules ->
Maintain</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6229 - Carryforward rules are maintained for cmmt item &3 in FM area &1 in FY &2 ?

  The SAP error message F6229 indicates that there are carryforward rules maintained for a commitment item in a specific Funds Management (FM) area and fiscal year. This error typically arises when you attempt to carry forward balances or execute a transaction that involves carryforward processing, but the system has detected that the necessary carryforward rules are not properly configured or are conflicting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Carryforward Rules: The carryforward rules for the specified commitment item are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The carryforward rules may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the fiscal year or FM area.
  Commitment Item Issues: The commitment item may not be set up correctly in the Funds Management module.
  Fiscal Year Issues: The fiscal year specified may not have the necessary settings or may not be open for carryforward processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carryforward Rules:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for carryforward rules in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the carryforward rules for the specified commitment item (&3), FM area (&1), and fiscal year (&2) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Rules:
  
  If the carryforward rules are missing, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Carryforward > Define Carryforward Rules.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Commitment Item Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the commitment item in the FM area to ensure it is set up correctly and is active for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year is open for carryforward processing and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test carryforward to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for carryforward) or OBY6 (for fiscal year settings) to check or modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to carryforward processing in your version of SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to carryforward rules and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.