How To Fix GU637 - Postings to &1 during the run may lead to incorrect results


GU637 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

  • Message number: 637

  • Message text: Postings to &1 during the run may lead to incorrect results

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to perform a balance carryforward for ledger &V2&.
    If postings are made to the old fiscal year when the balance is actively
    carried forward (also possible by allocations or rollups), the results
    of the balance carryforward may be incorrect.
    Due to conceptional reasons and for performance reasons, the system is
    unable to ensure that postings are not made to the old fiscal year when
    the balance is actively carried forward.

    System Response

    A corresponding information message is always issued for security
    reasons.

    How to fix this error?

    Make sure from an organizational perspective that when the balance is
    actively carried forward, postings are not made to the old fiscal year
    &V1& (for example, by starting the balance carryforward in a
    posting-free period).
    If postings are made to the old year, however, and the results of the
    balance carryforward are incorrect, you can repeat the balance
    carryforward at any time when postings are no longer made to the old
    fiscal year. The results will then be correct.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU637 - Postings to &1 during the run may lead to incorrect results ?
    The SAP error message GU637 indicates that there are postings to a specific account (denoted by &1) during a particular run that may lead to incorrect results. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly during processes like month-end closing, year-end closing, or during the execution of certain financial reports.
    
    Cause: Concurrent Postings: The most common cause of this error is that there are transactions being posted to the specified account while a financial process (like a closing run) is being executed. This can lead to inconsistencies in the financial data. Timing Issues: If the financial closing process is initiated while other users are still posting transactions, it can create a situation where the data being processed is not complete or accurate.
    Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the financial processes or the accounts may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
    Solution: Check for Concurrent Postings: Before running the financial

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