How To Fix FINS_BCF_EN012 - Define retained earnings acct for PL Statement Acct Type &1 (ChtAccts &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_BCF_EN - Balance Carry Forward

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Define retained earnings acct for PL Statement Acct Type &1 (ChtAccts &2)

What causes this issue?

No retained earnings account for P<(>&<)>L Statement Account Type &V1&
defined in chart of account &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Define retained earnings account for P<(>&<)>L Statement Account Type
&V1& for chart of account &V2& in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_BCF_EN012 - Define retained earnings acct for PL Statement Acct Type &1 (ChtAccts &2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_BCF_EN012 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the retained earnings account for the Profit and Loss (PL) statement account type in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined retained earnings account for a specific account type.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a retained earnings account configuration for the specified Profit and Loss statement account type. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The retained earnings account has not been defined in the system for the specified account type.
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type being referenced may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the retained earnings account may not have been properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the retained earnings account for the specified Profit and Loss statement account type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Preparation -> Define Retained Earnings Account
  
  
  
  
  Define the Retained Earnings Account:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to specify the account type (e.g., 'P&L' for Profit and Loss) and the corresponding retained earnings account.
  Ensure that the account you are defining is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Account Type:
  
  Verify that the account type you are trying to use is correctly set up in the system. You can check this in the G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After saving, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB53 (for defining retained earnings accounts) or FS00 (to manage G/L accounts) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring retained earnings accounts and understanding the implications of these settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the financial configuration in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or dependencies that need to be addressed.