How To Fix FINS_ML_DB008 - Missing balance carry forward for &1 prevent archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_DB - Messages for package FINS_ML_DB

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Missing balance carry forward for &1 prevent archiving

What causes this issue?

G/L balance carry forward for company code &V3& and ledger &V4& has not
been performed yet for fiscal years following the archiving time frame.
Archiving of extract data is only allowed:
for former fiscal years
if G/L balance carry forward has been performed for fiscal years
following the archiving time frame

System Response

Extract data for &V2& &V1& are not written to archive.

How to fix this error?

First execute G/L balance carry forward for company code &V3& and ledger
&V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_DB008 - Missing balance carry forward for &1 prevent archiving ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_DB008 indicates that there is a missing balance carry forward for a specific ledger or company code, which prevents the archiving of financial documents. This error typically arises in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the balance carry forward for a specific period (usually the end of a fiscal year) has not been executed or is incomplete. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Balance Carry Forward: The balance carry forward process has not been executed for the specified ledger or company code.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for the balance carry forward may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the financial data that prevent the carry forward from being completed.
  Locked Periods: The periods may be locked, preventing the carry forward process from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_ML_DB008 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Execute Balance Carry Forward:
  
  Go to the transaction code S_ALR_87012357 or F.16 (depending on your version) to execute the balance carry forward process.
  Ensure that you select the correct fiscal year and ledger.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the configuration for the balance carry forward is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and ensuring that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the financial data that may be causing the issue. You can use transaction codes like FBL3N (for G/L accounts) to review account balances and ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Unlock Periods:
  
  If the periods are locked, you may need to unlock them temporarily to allow the balance carry forward to be executed. This can be done in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the balance carry forward process for any additional steps or considerations specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  F.16: Balance carry forward
  OB52: Open and close posting periods
  S_ALR_87012357: Balance carry forward report
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on the New GL and balance carry forward processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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 resolve the FINS_ML_DB008 error and proceed with archiving your financial documents.