How To Fix GZ720 - The carryforward transaction type for standard trans.type & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 720

• Message text: The carryforward transaction type for standard trans.type & is missing

What causes this issue?

The carryforward transaction type is not defined for standard
transaction type &V1&.

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?

Standard transaction type &V1& defined under classification key 'BWD'
is either not defined as a transaction type, or no carryforward
transaction type is allocated.
Complete the definition as deemed necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ720 - The carryforward transaction type for standard trans.type & is missing ?

  The SAP error message GZ720 indicates that there is a missing carryforward transaction type for a standard transaction type in the system. This error typically arises during the year-end closing process when the system attempts to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The carryforward transaction type has not been defined in the system for the specified standard transaction type.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the carryforward process may not be correctly configured in the relevant financial modules (e.g., Asset Accounting, General Ledger).
  Custom Transaction Types: If custom transaction types are used, they may not have corresponding carryforward transaction types defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Carryforward Transaction Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for carryforward settings (e.g., for Asset Accounting, it would be under Asset Accounting -> Period-End Closing -> Carryforward -> Define Carryforward Transaction Types).
  Create or modify the carryforward transaction type for the standard transaction type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Review the existing carryforward transaction types to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the standard transaction types.
  Ensure that all necessary transaction types have been defined and are active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to set up carryforward transaction types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the carryforward process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAA3 (for Asset Accounting) or other relevant transaction codes depending on the module you are working with.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By addressing the missing carryforward transaction type and ensuring that all configurations are correctly set up, you should be able to resolve the GZ720 error message.