How To Fix FINS_BCF_EN035 - Fiscal year closure of &3 was already confirmed for &1 / &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_BCF_EN - Balance Carry Forward

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Fiscal year closure of &3 was already confirmed for &1 / &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_BCF_EN035 - Fiscal year closure of &3 was already confirmed for &1 / &2. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_BCF_EN035 indicates that a fiscal year closure has already been confirmed for a specific fiscal year and period. This typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with the closing of financial periods in the General Ledger (GL) or during the consolidation process.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to perform an action (such as posting a document or making changes) in a fiscal year or period that has already been closed. The parameters &1 and &2 represent the fiscal year and period, respectively, while &3 indicates the specific fiscal year closure that has been confirmed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Fiscal Year:
  
  Verify if the fiscal year and period you are trying to access are indeed closed. You can do this by checking the fiscal year settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review the Closing Process:
  
  Ensure that the closing process was completed correctly. If there were any issues during the closing, you may need to address those first.
  
  
  
  Reopen the Fiscal Year (if necessary):
  
  If you need to make adjustments or post entries in a closed fiscal year, you may need to reopen the fiscal year. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., transaction code OB52 for opening and closing periods).
  Adjusting the settings to allow postings in the closed period.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about reopening a fiscal year or the implications of doing so, consult with your finance team or SAP support to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that these are not interfering with the standard closing process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Used to open or close posting periods.
  F.01: Financial statement report to check balances.
  S_ALR_87012357: Report for fiscal year closing.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to fiscal year-end closing procedures and best practices.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year closing and this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.