How To Fix GU627 - Missing information for company &, ledger & - balance not carried forward

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Missing information for company &, ledger & - balance not carried forward

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to read certain fundamental information about the
balance carried forward for global company &V1& and ledger &V2&.
However, no information was found.

System Response

The data for global company &V1& and ledger &V2& is ignored and not
carried forward.

How to fix this error?

Check your parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU627 - Missing information for company &, ledger & - balance not carried forward ?

  The SAP error message GU627 ("Missing information for company &, ledger & - balance not carried forward") typically occurs during the year-end closing process or when trying to carry forward balances in the General Ledger (G/L). This error indicates that there is missing configuration or data that prevents the system from carrying forward balances for a specific company code and ledger.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The company code or ledger may not be properly configured for balance carryforward in the system.
  Missing Data: There may be missing entries in the relevant tables that are required for the carryforward process.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not be correctly defined for the company code or ledger.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the carryforward process from completing successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code and ledger in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the carryforward settings are correctly defined. This can be done in the transaction code OBY6 (for company code settings) and OBY1 (for ledger settings).
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that the fiscal year settings are properly defined.
  Check the transaction code OB29 to review fiscal year variant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check for any missing or incomplete entries in the relevant G/L accounts for the company code and ledger.
  Ensure that all necessary postings have been made before attempting to carry forward balances.
  
  
  
  Run Balance Carryforward Program:
  
  If the configuration and data are correct, try running the balance carryforward program again using transaction code S_ALR_87012357 or F.16.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the carryforward process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for company code settings.
  OBY1: Configuration for ledger settings.
  F.16: Execute balance carryforward.
  S_ALR_87012357: Report for balance carryforward.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to year-end closing and balance carryforward processes for additional insights.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GU627 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.