How To Fix FMCF013 - Year &1, carryforward parameter &2: No suitable rule maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Year &1, carryforward parameter &2: No suitable rule maintained

What causes this issue?

In year &V1& no carryforward rule for FM account assignments was
created for the carryforward parameter &V2&.

System Response

Line items in this account assignment are not carried forward.

How to fix this error?

Create the carryforward rules for the carryforward parameter &V2&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF013 - Year &1, carryforward parameter &2: No suitable rule maintained ?

  The SAP error message FMCF013 indicates that there is an issue with the carryforward parameters in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the carryforward of balances from one fiscal year to the next. The message states that there is "No suitable rule maintained" for the specified year and carryforward parameter.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Carryforward Rules: The carryforward rules for the specified year and parameter have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the carryforward process may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not be properly aligned with the carryforward parameters.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCF013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Carryforward Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the carryforward rules.
  Ensure that the carryforward rules for the specified year and parameter are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Carryforward Parameters:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for carryforward parameters in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters are maintained for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code and that it matches the carryforward parameters.
  
  
  
  Run Carryforward Program:
  
  If the rules are correctly maintained, try running the carryforward program again using transaction code F.16 (or the relevant transaction for carryforward).
  Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide further insights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on maintaining carryforward rules and parameters.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Configuration for carryforward rules.
  F.16: Execute carryforward program.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to carryforward processes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Financial Accounting documentation for detailed information on carryforward processes and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FMCF013 error in your SAP system.