How To Fix G00326 - Carrying forward of balances not defined for stat. goodwill item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Carrying forward of balances not defined for stat. goodwill item &1

What causes this issue?

Statistical goodwill item &V1& cannot be carried forward because
carryforwarding is not defined for this item. The items for statistical
goodwill amortization and statistical negative goodwill amortization
need to be carried forward.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for <DS:GLOS.balance_carried_forward>carrying
forward balances</> for item &V1&, or specify a different item in the
global chart-based settings in C/I Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00326 - Carrying forward of balances not defined for stat. goodwill item &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00326, which states "Carrying forward of balances not defined for stat. goodwill item &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the carrying forward of balances for statistical goodwill items in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The statistical goodwill item (represented by &1) has not been properly configured in the system to allow for the carrying forward of balances. This could be due to missing settings in the relevant financial accounting configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type for the statistical goodwill item may not be set up to allow for balance carryforward. This can happen if the account is not defined as a balance sheet account or if it is not marked for carryforward.
  
  
  Period-End Closing Issues: The error may also occur during the period-end closing process if the system is trying to carry forward balances for an account that is not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the financial accounting module in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining balance carryforward settings.
  Ensure that the statistical goodwill item is properly defined and that the carryforward settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Use Transaction Code: FS00 to check the account settings for the statistical goodwill item.
  Ensure that the account type is correct and that it is set up to allow for balance carryforward.
  
  
  
  Adjust Carryforward Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the carryforward settings for the statistical goodwill item to ensure that it is included in the balance carryforward process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring statistical goodwill items and their carryforward settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the carryforward process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Record), OBY6 (Carryforward Balances), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.