How To Fix FMCF779 - Carryforward of document &1/&2 reset; automatic carryforward forbidden

FMCF779 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Carryforward of document &1/&2 reset; automatic carryforward forbidden

What causes this issue?

The line &V2& in the accounting document &V1& was first carried forward
to the fiscal year &V3&. Following this, the carryforward was reset
manually using transaction <ZH>FMJ3</>.

System Response

Since the one-level approval procedure has been activated for the
commitment carryforward, the current program assumes that the commitment
carryforward has approved this document line in error.
Since however the standard fiscal year change using the transaction <ZH>
FMJ2</> is the prerequisite for a new automatic commitment carryforward,
the current program cannot perform this automatic commitment carry
forward.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, carry the document &V1& forward to the fiscal year &V3&
using transaction <ZH>FMJ2</>.

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 FMCF779 - Carryforward of document &1/&2 reset; automatic carryforward forbidden ?

  The SAP error message FMCF779 indicates that the carryforward of a document has been reset, and automatic carryforward is forbidden. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with year-end closing processes or the carryforward of balances from one fiscal year to the next.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Status: The document specified (identified by &1/&2) may have been marked in a way that prevents it from being carried forward. This could be due to various reasons, such as the document being incomplete, having errors, or being in a status that does not allow carryforward.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may be configured to disallow automatic carryforward for certain types of documents or under specific conditions.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, or the document may be dated in a period that is not eligible for carryforward.
  
  
  Manual Reset: The carryforward process may have been manually reset by a user or through