How To Fix FINS_SIS_CUST125 - Balance carryforward to year &3 doesn't exist (Ledger &1, CompCode &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_SIS_CUST - Impl. of Doc. Splitting: Customizing

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Balance carryforward to year &3 doesn't exist (Ledger &1, CompCode &2)

What causes this issue?

You are confirming the fiscal year closure for ledger &V1&, company code
&V2& and fiscal year &V3&. However, the last balance carryforward
was run for year &V4&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST125 - Balance carryforward to year &3 doesn't exist (Ledger &1, CompCode &2) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_CUST125 indicates that there is an issue with the balance carryforward for a specific ledger and company code in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process financial data for a fiscal year that has not been properly carried forward from the previous year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Balance Carryforward: The balance for the specified ledger and company code has not been carried forward from the previous fiscal year. This can happen if the carryforward process was not executed or completed successfully.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the carryforward from being recognized.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the financial tables that prevent the system from finding the necessary carryforward balances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute Balance Carryforward:
  
  Go to the transaction code F.16 (Balance Carryforward) and ensure that the carryforward process has been executed for the relevant ledger and company code.
  Check if the carryforward was completed successfully without any errors.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the carryforward settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that the periods are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Data:
  
  Check the financial data for the previous year to ensure that all necessary postings have been made and that there are no discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like FS10N (Display Account Balance) to review balances and ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  F.16: Balance Carryforward
  FS10N: Display Account Balance
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to balance carryforward and financial year-end closing processes.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.