How To Fix G4629 - Balance carry forward values are initialized.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Balance carry forward values are initialized.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4629 - Balance carry forward values are initialized. ?

  The SAP error message G4629, "Balance carry forward values are initialized," typically occurs during the year-end closing process in financial accounting. This message indicates that the system has not been able to carry forward balances from the previous fiscal year to the new fiscal year, which is essential for maintaining accurate financial records.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Year-End Closing Activities: The year-end closing process may not have been completed properly, leading to uninitialized balance carry forward values.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the carry forward process may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the financial data that prevent the carry forward process from executing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the carry forward process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete Year-End Closing: Ensure that all necessary year-end closing activities have been completed. This includes running the necessary programs for balance carry forward.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the carry forward process is set up correctly. This can include checking the settings in transaction codes like OBY6 (for fiscal year variant) and OBY2 (for carry forward).
  Run Balance Carry Forward Program: Execute the balance carry forward program (transaction code: S_ALR_87012357 or similar) to initialize the carry forward values.
  Review Financial Data: Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the financial data that may be causing the issue. This may involve running reports to identify discrepancies.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the carry forward process. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: Define fiscal year variant
  OBY2: Carry forward balances
  S_ALR_87012357: Balance carry forward report
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed steps on performing year-end closing and balance carry forward processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant with expertise in SAP FI.