How To Fix H1324 - End of term is within a financial year already carried forward

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 324

• Message text: End of term is within a financial year already carried forward

What causes this issue?

If the new end of term is within a financial year in which the budget
structure element in question has already been carried forward to, a
change of the end of term is not possible.

System Response

The runtime can not be changed.

How to fix this error?

Limit the runtime via <ls>Budget memos</> or <ls>Budget updates</>.

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 H1324 - End of term is within a financial year already carried forward ?

  The SAP error message H1324, "End of term is within a financial year already carried forward," typically occurs in the context of financial year-end closing processes. This error indicates that there is an attempt to carry forward balances or perform actions related to a financial year that has already been closed or carried forward in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Financial Year Closure: The financial year has already been closed, and the system does not allow changes or postings to that year.
  Incorrect End Date: The end date specified for a term or financial transaction falls within a financial year that has already been carried forward.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that are not aligned with the intended financial processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Financial Year Status: Verify the status of the financial year in question. If it has been closed, you will need to ensure that any necessary adjustments or postings are made in the current or next financial year.
  Adjust End Date: If you are trying to set an end date for a term or transaction, ensure that it does not fall within a closed financial year. Adjust the end date accordingly.
  Reopen Financial Year: If necessary and if your business processes allow it, you may consider reopening the financial year to make the required adjustments. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling financial year-end processes and related configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB52 (to manage the posting periods) to check and adjust the allowed posting periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to financial year-end processes.
  Testing in Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to understand the impact of changes before applying them in the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP financial modules for further assistance.