How To Fix FI227 - Document carried forward by fiscal year change is reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Document carried forward by fiscal year change is reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI227 - Document carried forward by fiscal year change is reversed ?

  The SAP error message FI227, which states "Document carried forward by fiscal year change is reversed," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an issue with the carryforward of balances during a fiscal year-end closing process. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Reversal of Carryforward Documents: The error often occurs when a document that was carried forward to the new fiscal year is subsequently reversed. This can happen if there are adjustments or corrections made to prior year transactions after the fiscal year-end closing has been executed.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: If there are inconsistencies in the financial data or if the carryforward process was not completed correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting periods are not correctly set up or if there are postings made in closed periods, it can