How To Fix FMGL204 - Balance crryfrwrd contains different values for acct asmnt &1 and acct &2

FMGL204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMGL - New General Ledger for Public Sector

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Balance crryfrwrd contains different values for acct asmnt &1 and acct &2

What causes this issue?

The account &v1& contains different values for the account assignment
&v2&.

System Response

You cannot perform any automatic balance carryforward posting.

How to fix this error?

Perform a manual balance carryforward posting.

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.

FMGL204 - Details

• The SAP error message FMGL204 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balance carried forward (carryforward) between two accounts during the financial closing process. Specifically, it suggests that the balance for account assignment (acct asmnt) &1 does not match the balance for account &2.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is that the balances for the specified accounts have not been properly reconciled or are inconsistent due to prior postings or adjustments.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the accounts in the financial module, such as incorrect settings for carryforward or account assignment.
  Posting Errors: Manual postings or automated processes may have led to incorrect balances being recorded in the accounts.
  Missing or Incorrect Carryforward Entries: If carryforward entries were not created correctly during the previous fiscal year-end closing, this could lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reconcile Accounts: Check the balances of both accounts involved in the error. Ensure