How To Fix FINS_BCF_EN136 - The first balance carryforward run must be from fiscal year &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_BCF_EN - Balance Carry Forward

• Message number: 136

• Message text: The first balance carryforward run must be from fiscal year &4.

What causes this issue?

For ledger &V1& and company code &V2&, you want to run the balance
carryforward for the first time and carry forward balances from fiscal
year &V3& to the following fiscal year.
However, transactional data exists in fiscal year &V4& that hasn?t been
carried forward to fiscal year &V4&. This data would be ignored.

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?

Run the balance carryforward from fiscal year &V4& to the following
fiscal years, consecutively<(>,<)> up to fiscal year &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_BCF_EN136 - The first balance carryforward run must be from fiscal year &4. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_BCF_EN136 indicates that there is an issue with the balance carryforward process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Specifically, the error states that the first balance carryforward run must be from a specific fiscal year, which is indicated by the placeholder &4.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to execute a balance carryforward for a fiscal year that is not the first fiscal year in the system.
  The system expects the carryforward process to start from the initial fiscal year defined in the configuration, and any attempt to carry forward balances from subsequent years will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Verify the fiscal year settings in your SAP system. Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to carry forward balances from is indeed the first fiscal year defined in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Execute Carryforward for the Correct Year:
  
  If you are trying to carry forward balances from a fiscal year that is not the first, you need to execute the carryforward process starting from the first fiscal year. This is usually the year in which the company code was created.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the balance carryforward process in the SAP system. Ensure that the fiscal year variant and the carryforward settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed instructions on how to perform the balance carryforward process correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Balance Carryforward Process: This process is essential for transferring balances from one fiscal year to the next in financial accounting. It ensures that the financial statements reflect the correct balances for the new fiscal year.
  Fiscal Year Variant: This defines the fiscal year structure for a company code, including the number of periods and special periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_ALR_87012301 (Balance Carryforward) and OBY6 (Define Fiscal Year Variant) for managing fiscal year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully carry forward balances in your SAP system.