How To Fix G01734 - Balance carryforward (dim. Y1, prior yr &1): Data read from source &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 734

• Message text: Balance carryforward (dim. Y1, prior yr &1): Data read from source &3

What causes this issue?

You are executing the balance carryforward in dimension Y1 in fiscal
year &V2&, that is, with the prior year &V1&.
In <LS>Global Settings</> (transaction CXB3), fiscal year &V2& is
defined as the <LS>effective from fiscal year for line items in SAP
S/4HANA</>.
In the settings for the dimensions (transaction CX1K), you have selected
dimension &V3& as the <LS>source for transfer to SAP S/4HANA</>.

System Response

The system reads the source data of prior year &V1& from dimension &V3&
and carries this source data forward to dimension Y1 in fiscal year &V2&
. By doing this, the system creates the opening balance in fiscal year
&V2& for consolidation application <LS>SAP S/4HANA Finance for Group
Reporting</> from the EC-CS legacy data.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01734 - Balance carryforward (dim. Y1, prior yr &1): Data read from source &3 ?

  The SAP error message G01734 typically relates to issues encountered during the balance carryforward process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there is a problem with the data being read from the source for the balance carryforward for a specific dimension (in this case, Y1) and for a prior year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error may occur if the system cannot find the necessary data for the specified dimension and prior year in the source table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the balance carryforward settings or in the financial statement version.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect account assignments.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that the data for the specified dimension and prior year exists in the source tables. You can do this by running reports or queries to check the relevant financial data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the balance carryforward settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the financial statement version and ensuring that all necessary accounts are included.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the financial data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries. You may need to run reconciliation reports to ensure that all accounts are properly balanced.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the balance carryforward has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to balance carryforward.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.16 (Balance Carryforward) and F.01 (Financial Statements) to help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to balance carryforward processes to understand the requirements and configurations needed.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G01734 error message in SAP.