How To Fix FT096 - Transaction & is defined for balance sheet transfer

FT096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Transaction & is defined for balance sheet transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT096 - Transaction & is defined for balance sheet transfer ?

  The SAP error message FT096 indicates that a transaction is defined for balance sheet transfer, but there may be issues with the configuration or usage of that transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with year-end closing processes or balance sheet transfers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Configuration: The transaction code or type you are trying to use may not be properly configured for balance sheet transfers in the system.
  Missing Settings: There may be missing settings in the financial accounting configuration that are required for the transaction to be valid for balance sheet transfers.
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period may not be open for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the transaction, such as missing or incorrect account assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transaction in question (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  Ensure