How To Fix H1627 - Also make the changes in the following financial year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Also make the changes in the following financial year

What causes this issue?

The financing between the objects currently being processed have
already been carried forward to the following financial year.

System Response

All changes you now make will not automatically be carried forward into
the following financial year.

How to fix this error?

If you make changes, you must also make these changes in the following
financial year.

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 H1627 - Also make the changes in the following financial year ?

  The SAP error message H1627 typically indicates an issue related to the financial year change or the posting of documents in a closed financial year. This error can occur when you attempt to post transactions or make changes in a financial year that has already been closed.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Financial Year: The most common cause of this error is that the financial year you are trying to post to has been closed in the system.
  Posting Periods: The posting period for the transaction you are trying to execute may be closed or not open for posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial accounting module that restrict postings to certain periods or years.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Financial Year: If you need to make changes in a closed financial year, you can open the financial year in the configuration settings. This is typically done by:
  
  Navigating to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Going to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Open and Close Posting Periods.
  Here, you can adjust the settings to allow postings in the closed financial year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods are correctly set up. You can check the posting periods by:
  
  Going to Transaction Code OB52.
  Here, you can see the open and closed periods and make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Special Transactions: If you need to make adjustments or corrections, consider using special transactions like Year-End Closing or Adjustment Entries that are designed for handling such cases.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about making changes to the financial year or posting periods, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For managing posting periods.
  S_ALR_87012357: For financial statement reports.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial year-end closing and posting periods for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production system to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  
  Making Changes in the Following Financial Year:
  If you need to make changes in the following financial year, ensure that:
  
  The new financial year is properly configured and opened for postings.
  Any necessary adjustments or carry-forwards from the previous year are completed.
  You follow the standard procedures for year-end closing to ensure that all financial data is accurately reflected in the new year.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the H1627 error and manage your financial year postings effectively.