How To Fix FMCF730 - Document cannot be carried forward in this system

FMCF730 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 730

• Message text: Document cannot be carried forward in this system

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing basic settings of Funds Management in the IMG, a
central (logical) system is defined in section
<DS:SIMG._ISPS_FMALE_CSYSTEM>Define Central System in ALE Environment
</>. In the ALE environment you can carry forward FI documents (for
example invoices) only in the central system, whereas commitment
documents (for example, purchase orders) and parked FI documents can
only be carried forward in the central system if they have been posted
there.
The error was caused by one of the following:
You have tried to carry forward an FI document in a decentral system.
You have tried to carry forward a commitment document or parked FI
document in the central system that was not posted there.

System Response

The document is not carried forward.

How to fix this error?

Only execute the commitment carryforward of FI documents in the central
system.
Only execute the commitment carryforward of decentrally posted
commitment documents or parked FI documents in the decentral system.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF730 - Document cannot be carried forward in this system ?

  The SAP error message FMCF730, which states "Document cannot be carried forward in this system," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when trying to carry forward balances or documents from one fiscal period to another. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of FMCF730 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Document Status: The document you are trying to carry forward may not be in a status that allows it to be carried forward. For example, it might be incomplete or not fully posted.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not be configured correctly. This includes the fiscal year variant or the periods that are open for posting.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on carry-forward functionality. If the document type is not allowed for carry forward, this error will occur.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: There may be