How To Fix H1226 - Select the financial year that you want to carry forward to

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Select the financial year that you want to carry forward to

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1226 - Select the financial year that you want to carry forward to ?

  The SAP error message H1226, which states "Select the financial year that you want to carry forward to," typically occurs during the year-end closing process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify the financial year to which you want to carry forward balances from the previous year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Year Selection: The user has not selected a financial year for the carry-forward process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The financial year settings in the system may not be properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the carry-forward operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Financial Year:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you select the appropriate financial year you wish to carry forward to. This is typically done in the transaction code used for year-end closing (e.g., F.16 for carry forward balances).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the financial year variant is correctly set up in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the carry-forward operation. This can be checked with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction code for the carry-forward process. For example, you can use F.16 to carry forward balances.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary slightly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to year-end closing include:
  
  F.16: Carry Forward Balances
  F.01: Financial Statement
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the year-end closing process are adequately trained on the procedures and requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.