How To Fix GU647 - Please activate 'Balance Carryforward Line Items' for table & first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Please activate 'Balance Carryforward Line Items' for table & first

What causes this issue?

You want to use (aggregated) line items instead of totals records for
the balance carryforward.

System Response

Because the 'Balance Carryforward Writes Line Items' indicator (field
T800A-WRITE_SI_FOR_BCF) has not yet been set for the table group in
question in the table directory (see transaction GCI3), the function
cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Please set the indicator for the relevant totals table, actual line
items table, and plan line items table and then start program RGBCFL01
to regenerate all relevant programs at a time when nobody is posting
production data in the system. Only then are line items are written for
balance carryforward.
Then start program FAGL_BCF_INIT_LINE_ITEMS for the old and new fiscal
year, to generate any missing line items for period 0.
You can then set the 'Use Line Items' indicator for the balance
carryforward run.
Caution:
Please ensure that line items are written for the relevant ledger for
all transactions and that no line items have been archived; otherwise,
incorrect data will be carried forward.

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

For more information, see SAP Note 2238488.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU647 - Please activate 'Balance Carryforward Line Items' for table & first ?

  The SAP error message GU647 indicates that the system requires the activation of the "Balance Carryforward Line Items" for a specific table in order to proceed with a certain operation, typically related to financial closing or reporting processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to perform a balance carryforward operation, but the necessary configuration for the specified table has not been activated. This can happen if:
  
  The relevant settings for balance carryforward have not been maintained in the system.
  The table in question is not configured to allow for balance carryforward line items.
  There may be a missing or incorrect configuration in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU647 error, you need to activate the "Balance Carryforward Line Items" for the specified table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Periodic Processing -> Carryforward Balances -> Activate Balance Carryforward Line Items.
  
  
  
  Activate the Required Settings:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the relevant table that is mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the option for "Balance Carryforward Line Items" is activated for that table.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for balance carryforward are met, such as closing periods and proper configuration of fiscal year variants.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test run of the balance carryforward process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific table or settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to maintain posting periods) or OB37 (to configure fiscal year variants) as part of your troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.