How To Fix FMCHAIN011 - Element &1: At least one child element has been carried forward

FMCHAIN011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCHAIN - Extension about documents chain

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Element &1: At least one child element has been carried forward

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCHAIN011 - Element &1: At least one child element has been carried forward ?

  The SAP error message FMCHAIN011 indicates that there is an issue with a budget or commitment item in the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, the message states that "Element &1: At least one child element has been carried forward." This typically occurs when there are budgetary elements (like funds centers, cost centers, or internal orders) that have child elements with carry-forward balances from a previous fiscal year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Carry Forward Balances: The error usually arises when a parent budget element has child elements that have carry-forward balances from the previous fiscal year. This means that the child elements have not been fully utilized or have remaining balances that are being carried over.
  Budget Structure: The budget structure may not be properly set up, or there may be inconsistencies in the budgetary control settings.
  Fiscal Year Change: If the fiscal year has changed and the carry-forward process has not been executed correctly, this error can