How To Fix FAA_POST120 - Reconciliation account &1 excluded from balance carryforward

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Reconciliation account &1 excluded from balance carryforward

What causes this issue?

The balance carryforward is being peformed in a way that is <ZH>not</>
valid for the asset reconciliation accounts.

System Response

The balance carryforward is therefore <ZH>not</> performed for
reconciliation account &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST120 - Reconciliation account &1 excluded from balance carryforward ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST120 indicates that a reconciliation account is excluded from the balance carryforward process in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This typically occurs when the system is trying to carry forward balances for assets, but the specified reconciliation account is not eligible for this process.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The reconciliation account may be configured in such a way that it is not allowed to carry forward balances. This could be due to settings in the account master data or in the configuration of the asset accounting.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings or carryforwards.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type used for the asset may not be set up to allow carryforward.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the asset may have settings that exclude it from balance carryforward.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data for the reconciliation account and verify the settings. Ensure that the account is set up to allow balance carryforward.
  Check the configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the reconciliation account is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the carryforward process. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Check the transaction type used for the asset postings. Ensure that it is configured to allow carryforward. You can review this in the configuration settings for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Asset Class Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the asset class associated with the asset. Ensure that it is configured to allow balance carryforward.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of reconciliation accounts and balance carryforward processes.
  
  
  
  Run Balance Carryforward Again:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, attempt to run the balance carryforward process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  ASKB: Balance Carryforward
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the FAA_POST120 error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAA_POST120 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.