How To Fix FMCF152 - Target entry still contains old rules

FMCF152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Target entry still contains old rules

What causes this issue?

You want to copy carryforward rules of the old fiscal year to a new
fiscal year. This is not possible however as rules already exist for
the target entry (year/FM account assignment) for the selected
carryforward parameters.

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?

Execute the program again and set the indicator <LS>Delete Old Rules
(target)</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF152 - Target entry still contains old rules ?

  The SAP error message FMCF152 ("Target entry still contains old rules") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Management (FM) module, particularly when dealing with budget control or fund management. This error indicates that there are still old rules or settings associated with a target entry that need to be updated or removed before proceeding with further actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Old Rules in Target Entry: The target entry you are trying to process still has references to old rules or configurations that have not been updated or cleared.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes in the configuration or rules that have not been fully propagated to all relevant entries.
  Incomplete Configuration Changes: If changes were made to the budget control settings or rules, but the target entries were not updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Target Entry: Check the target entry in question to identify any old