How To Fix FMCF820 - Inconsistent carryforward level in fiscal year change document &1

FMCF820 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Inconsistent carryforward level in fiscal year change document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF820 - Inconsistent carryforward level in fiscal year change document &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCF820, which states "Inconsistent carryforward level in fiscal year change document &1," typically occurs during the fiscal year-end closing process when there are inconsistencies in the carryforward levels for financial documents. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect settings in the configuration, missing data, or issues with the fiscal year change process.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The carryforward levels for different accounts or cost centers may not be aligned correctly in the configuration settings.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the financial documents that are being carried forward.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Change Process: The fiscal year change process may not have been executed correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments made to financial documents after the fiscal year-end closing can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the carryforward settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure they are consistent across all relevant accounts and cost