How To Fix FMCF103 - Change in fis. yr &1 not pos.;Doc. &2, fis. yr &3 cannot be carried forw.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Change in fis. yr &1 not pos.;Doc. &2, fis. yr &3 cannot be carried forw.

What causes this issue?

The change to the follow-on document (e.g. purchase order) in Funds
Management should mean that document &V2& (e.g. purchase requisition)
is adjusted accordingly in fiscal year &V1& . However, this not
possible because the document was updated in Funds Management in fiscal
year &V3&
The valid Customizing settings do not allow commitment carryforwards
from documents of the corresponding value type in fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

The program does not carry out the change.

How to fix this error?

See to it that your system administrator ensures that the Customizing
for commitment carryforward with closing operations allows document
value type &V2& in fiscal year &V3&. Document &V2& can then be
adjusted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF103 - Change in fis. yr &1 not pos.;Doc. &2, fis. yr &3 cannot be carried forw. ?

  The SAP error message FMCF103 indicates that there is an issue with carrying forward financial documents due to a change in the fiscal year. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the fiscal year settings or when trying to carry forward documents that are not valid for the specified fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Change: The fiscal year has been changed in the system, and the document you are trying to carry forward is not valid for the new fiscal year.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be carried forward (e.g., it may be locked or not fully posted).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings related to fiscal year variants or periods.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the new fiscal year may not be open, preventing the carry forward of documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Verify the fiscal year settings in the system. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods are open for posting.
  Document Review: Review the document mentioned in the error message (Doc. &2) to ensure it is in a valid state for carry forward. Check if it is fully posted and not in a locked status.
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for the new fiscal year (fiscal year &3) are open. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 to check and adjust the posting periods.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the status of the document, consult with your finance team or SAP support for further assistance.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like F.01 (Financial Statement) or F.16 (Carry Forward Balances) to analyze the financial data and understand the context of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on fiscal year-end closing processes and carry forward procedures to ensure compliance with best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to carry forward the documents has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FMCF103 error and implement the appropriate solution.