How To Fix GG271 - A field movement is unnecessary for the balance carry forward of the G/L

GG271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 271

• Message text: A field movement is unnecessary for the balance carry forward of the G/L

What causes this issue?

A field movement for carrying forward the balance of the balance sheet
accounts is assigned to the general ledger (ledger 00), but this field
movement is unnecessary. This assignment might give incorrect results.
Note for the system administrator: an entry is not needed in table
T884C.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To correct the customizing entries for the general ledger, execute the
function for this ('Correct entries') in the menu screen of this error
list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG271 - A field movement is unnecessary for the balance carry forward of the G/L ?

  The SAP error message GG271, which states "A field movement is unnecessary for the balance carry forward of the G/L," typically occurs during the year-end closing process when attempting to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next in the General Ledger (G/L). This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or the data that is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Movement Configuration: The error often arises when the system detects that there is no need for a field movement for the specified G/L accounts during the balance carry forward process. This can happen if the account is not set up correctly in the configuration or if it has been marked in a way that does not require a field movement.
  
  
  Account Type: The G/L account may be of a type that does not require a balance carry forward, such as certain temporary accounts or accounts that are not