How To Fix FINS_BCF003 - Individual balance display only poss. for new balances to be carried fwrd

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_BCF - Balance Carryforward SAP S/4HANA Finance

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Individual balance display only poss. for new balances to be carried fwrd

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Individual Balances for Retained Earnings
Accounts</> checkbox to break down balances by P<(>&<)>L account in the
results list of the balance carryforward for retained earnings accounts.
However, the detailed display is only possible for new balances to be
carried forward. In the case of balances that have already been carried
forward, information relating to the original P<(>&<)>L accounts is no
longer available.

System Response

The program displays the breakdown by P<(>&<)>L accounts only for new
balances to be carried forward.

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 FINS_BCF003 - Individual balance display only poss. for new balances to be carried fwrd ?

  The SAP error message FINS_BCF003 indicates that the individual balance display is only possible for new balances that are to be carried forward. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with balance carryforward processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Period Status: The financial period may not be open for posting, or the carryforward process has not been completed for the relevant fiscal year.
  Data Not Available: The system may not have the necessary data to display individual balances, possibly due to missing or incomplete postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the display of individual balances for certain accounts or periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the individual balances.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the financial period is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or ensure that the carryforward process is completed.
  
  
  
  Verify Carryforward Process:
  
  Make sure that the carryforward process has been executed correctly. You can check this in the transaction code F.16 (Carry Forward Balances).
  If the carryforward has not been executed, perform the carryforward process.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check if there are any missing postings or if the data is complete for the accounts you are trying to view.
  Use transaction codes like FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the account balances.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to balance carryforward and individual balance display. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Consult with your SAP FI consultant if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view individual balances. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to financial closing and balance carryforward processes for more detailed information.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.