How To Fix FMCF023 - Execute or delete the carryforward first (RFFMCF26)

FMCF023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Execute or delete the carryforward first (RFFMCF26)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF023 - Execute or delete the carryforward first (RFFMCF26) ?

  The SAP error message FMCF023, which states "Execute or delete the carryforward first (RFFMCF26)," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with carryforward processes in SAP. This error indicates that there is an ongoing carryforward process that needs to be completed or removed before you can proceed with other financial operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Carryforward Process: The most common cause of this error is that a carryforward process is currently running or has not been completed. This can happen if the carryforward program (RFFMCF26) was initiated but not finished.
  Incomplete Execution: If the carryforward was executed but not finalized, the system will prevent further actions until the process is resolved.
  Locked Entries: There may be locked entries in the system that are preventing the carryforward from being executed or deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carryforward Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code for carryforward (usually in the Financial Accounting module) and check the status of the