How To Fix G00409 - Carryforward item &1 &3 is not contained in reported equity data

G00409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Carryforward item &1 &3 is not contained in reported equity data

What causes this issue?

If the equity is read from the totals database as well as the
additional financial data, the reported equity items must also contain
the carryforward items and subitems that are allocated to each
combination of equity item and subitem that has selected the indicator
<DS:DE.FC_CIADDCD>Also read consolidation entries</>.
However, this is not the case for carryforward item &V1& &V3& .

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Either include the item &V1& &V3& in the reported equity data and
select the "Also Read" indicator, or change the reported equity data so
that it contains the carryforward items and subitems.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00409 - Carryforward item &1 &3 is not contained in reported equity data ?

  The SAP error message G00409 indicates that there is an issue with the carryforward item in the context of financial reporting, specifically related to equity data. This error typically arises during the year-end closing process or when generating financial statements, and it suggests that the carryforward item specified is not found in the reported equity data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The carryforward item may not be included in the equity data due to missing or incomplete entries in the financial records.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that prevent the carryforward item from being recognized.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data between different financial periods or between different modules (e.g., General Ledger and Asset Accounting).
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The carryforward item may be assigned to an incorrect account or may not be properly linked to the equity accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Equity Data: Verify that the carryforward item is