How To Fix G0814 - FS items &1 to be carried forward/deleted do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 814

• Message text: FS items &1 to be carried forward/deleted do not exist

What causes this issue?

FS item &V1& is used in the settings for the "FS items to be carried
forward" or the "FS items to be deleted". However this FS item does not
exist (any longer).

System Response

Termination of processing

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings for the "FS items to be carried forward" and the
"FS items to be deleted".

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0814 - FS items &1 to be carried forward/deleted do not exist ?

  The SAP error message G0814 indicates that there are financial statement (FS) items that are either supposed to be carried forward or deleted, but the system cannot find the corresponding items in the database. This typically occurs during the year-end closing process or when executing financial reports that involve carrying forward balances.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The FS items referenced in the error message do not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of financial statement versions.
  Deletion of accounts or items that were expected to be carried forward.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the financial data.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the financial statement version may not be correctly defined, leading to references to non-existent items.
  
  
  Posting Errors: There may have been errors in previous postings that resulted in the absence of expected FS items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FS Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the financial statement version configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OB58).
  Verify that the FS items are correctly defined and that the accounts are properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Account Balances:
  
  Check the account balances for the items in question to ensure they exist and have valid balances.
  Use transaction codes like FS10N (Display Account Balance) to review the balances of the accounts involved.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on your financial data to identify any discrepancies or missing items.
  Use transaction code: SARA (Archive Administration) to check for archived data that may be affecting the current view.
  
  
  
  Adjust Year-End Closing Process:
  
  If this error occurs during the year-end closing process, ensure that all necessary postings have been made and that the closing process is being executed in the correct sequence.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to financial statement versions and year-end closing processes for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a deeper system issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB58: Maintain Financial Statement Versions
  FS10N: Display Account Balance
  SARA: Archive Administration
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error G0814 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G0814 error and implement a solution to resolve it.