How To Fix FINS_IC_CUST004 - Run the balance carryforward for comp. code &1 and ledger &2 (GLT3).

FINS_IC_CUST004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_IC_CUST - Manage Currencies: Customizing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Run the balance carryforward for comp. code &1 and ledger &2 (GLT3).

What causes this issue?

The consolidation staging ledger &V2& in table GLT3 is assigned to
company code &V1&. Therefore, the balance carryforward needs to be run
for company code &V1& and ledger &V2& in the current fiscal year &V3&.
However, the system didn't find any balance carryforward (BCF) records.

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
<DS:TRAN.FAGLGVTR>Balance Carryforward</> for company code &V1& and
consolidation staging ledger &V2& in the current fiscal year &V3&.
You can check current integration settings in
<DS:TRAN.OCCI>Integrate Group Data</>.
You can change the type of this message in test systems (for message
area = FINS_IC_CUST, message number = 004) using transaction
<DS:TRAN.OBA5>Message Control by the User</>.
If the message type is I (Info), S (Success), or W (Warning), it is
possible to proceed with the current action in a test system.
Note: This function is only supported in non-production systems.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FINS_IC_CUST004 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST004 indicates that there is an issue with the balance carryforward process for a specific company code and ledger. This error typically arises when the balance carryforward has not been executed for the specified company code and ledger combination, which is necessary for the financial closing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Balance Carryforward Not Executed: The most common cause of this error is that the balance carryforward process has not been run for the specified company code and ledger.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the carryforward from being executed properly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the balance carryforward.
  Data Issues: There could be data inconsistencies or issues in the financial documents that need to be resolved before the carryforward can be executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run Balance Carryforward:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code S_ALR_87012357 or F.16 (depending on your SAP version) to execute the