How To Fix FMCF282 - Carryforward not possible; & open items selected

FMCF282 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Carryforward not possible; & open items selected

What causes this issue?

The program has selected more than &V1& open items during the run.

System Response

This program is not designed for the carryforward of so many commitment
documents.

How to fix this error?

Use the program <DS:RE.RFFMCCF1>Closing Operations: Carryforward of Open
Items</> (RFFMCCF1).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMCF282 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCF282, which states "Carryforward not possible; open items selected," typically occurs during the year-end closing process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there are open items in the system that prevent the carryforward of balances to the new fiscal year.
  Causes:
  
  Open Items: There are open items in the accounts that need to be cleared before the carryforward can be executed. This could include invoices, payments, or any other transactions that have not been fully processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the carryforward process may not be set up correctly, leading to issues during the execution.
  Locked Periods: The fiscal periods may be locked, preventing any changes or carryforward actions.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete transactions that need to be finalized before the carryforward can occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Clear Open Items: Review the open items in the relevant accounts and clear them. This may involve processing payments, clearing