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How To Fix G0236 - Specify only one task with category "Carryforwarding" in task group &


G0236 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 236

  • Message text: Specify only one task with category "Carryforwarding" in task group &

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  • What causes this issue?

    <DS:GLOS.task_group>Task group</> &v1& has more than one
    <DS:GLOS.task>task</> of the category 'Carryforwarding'. Only one task
    is needed for this category.

    System Response

    Processing terminated

    How to fix this error?

    Define a maximum of only one task for carryforwarding in each task
    group.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


G0236 - Details

  • The SAP error message G0236, which states "Specify only one task with category 'Carryforwarding' in task group &," typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes, particularly when dealing with carryforward tasks in the SAP system.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you attempt to create or execute a task group that contains more than one task categorized as "Carryforwarding." In SAP, carryforward tasks are used to transfer balances from one fiscal year to the next, and the system only allows one such task per task group to avoid conflicts and ensure data integrity.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Review Task Group Configuration: Check the task group you are working with to see how many tasks are defined with the category "Carryforwarding." You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP. Remove Duplicate Tasks: If you find multiple tasks categorized as "Carryforwarding," you will need to either delete or deactivate

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