How To Fix GU631 - Ledger & cannot be carried forward using this transaction

GU631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Ledger & cannot be carried forward using this transaction

What causes this issue?

You want to carry forward ledger &v1& but have selected a transaction
that is not able to do this.

System Response

The balance cannot be carried forward.

How to fix this error?

Display the available ledgers using the input help or use the following
transactions:
General ledger (table GLT0): Transaction F.16
<DS:TRAN.F.16>Execute function</>
Special Purpose Ledger: Transaction GVTR
<DS:TRAN.GVTR>Execute function</>
Flexible General Ledger (table V_GLFLEXT): Transaction GLGVTR
<DS:TRAN.GLGVTR>Execute function</>

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU631 - Ledger & cannot be carried forward using this transaction ?

  The SAP error message GU631 ("Ledger & cannot be carried forward using this transaction") typically occurs during the year-end closing process when attempting to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next. This error indicates that the specified ledger cannot be carried forward due to certain conditions or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Ledger Configuration: The ledger may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be marked for carryforward.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction you are using may not be allowed for the specific ledger.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not be properly configured for the ledger in question.
  Open Items: There may be open items in the ledger that prevent the carryforward process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the carryforward for that ledger.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question and ensure that it is set