How To Fix FMCF200 - No open items to be carried forward found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: No open items to be carried forward found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF200 - No open items to be carried forward found ?

  The SAP error message FMCF200 "No open items to be carried forward found" typically occurs during the year-end closing process when attempting to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next. This message indicates that the system did not find any open items in the specified accounts that need to be carried forward.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Items: There are genuinely no open items in the specified accounts for the fiscal year being processed.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the carry forward process may not match any existing open items.
  Previous Carry Forward Completed: The carry forward process may have already been executed for the specified accounts, leaving no items to carry forward.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors or missing postings that resulted in no open items being available.
  Account Configuration: The accounts may not be configured correctly to allow for carry forward.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Open Items: Check the relevant accounts to confirm whether there are indeed open items that should be carried forward. You can use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review open items.
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the carry forward process are correct. This includes checking the fiscal year, company code, and account types.
  Review Previous Carry Forward: Confirm whether the carry forward process has already been executed for the fiscal year in question. If it has, there will be no items left to carry forward.
  Post Missing Transactions: If you find that there are missing transactions that should have been posted, ensure that they are entered before attempting the carry forward again.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that the account configuration might be an issue, consult with your SAP FI consultant to ensure that the accounts are set up correctly for carry forward.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  F.01: Financial Statement
  F.16: Carry Forward Balances
  FBL1N/FBL3N: Line Item Displays
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to year-end closing and carry forward processes for additional guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to the carry forward process.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a professional with expertise in SAP Financial Accounting.