How To Fix H1095 - The financial year that you want to carry forward to must begin on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 095

• Message text: The financial year that you want to carry forward to must begin on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1095 - The financial year that you want to carry forward to must begin on & ?

  The SAP error message H1095 indicates that there is an issue with the financial year-end closing process. Specifically, it suggests that the financial year you are trying to carry forward does not start on the expected date. This can occur during the year-end closing process when you attempt to carry forward balances from one financial year to the next.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Financial Year Setup: The financial year you are trying to carry forward to may not be correctly defined in the system. This could be due to an incorrect start date or an overlap with another financial year.
  Period Locking: The periods for the new financial year may not be open or may be locked, preventing the carry forward process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial year variant settings that do not align with the expected dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Financial Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the financial year variant (Transaction code: OB29).
  Ensure that the financial year you are trying to carry forward to is correctly defined, including the start date.
  
  
  
  Open Periods:
  
  Check if the periods for the new financial year are open. You can do this in the transaction code OB52, where you can manage the open and closed periods for different company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Year-End Closing Process:
  
  Ensure that all necessary steps in the year-end closing process have been completed for the previous financial year. This includes ensuring that all postings are done and that the previous year is properly closed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to year-end closing and financial year carry forward processes for any additional steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve specific error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB29 (Financial Year Variant), OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods), and others related to financial closing.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed guides on year-end closing and financial year carry forward processes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully carry forward the financial year.