How To Fix H1636 - Errors occured when carrying forward (see error log)

H1636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Errors occured when carrying forward (see error log)

What causes this issue?

The rules/financing assignments of some budget structure elements could
not be carried forward because errors occurred.

System Response

The errors that occurred are output in an error log and can be
processed from there.

How to fix this error?

The carryforward can be restarted once the errors have been rectified.
Rules/financing assignments already carried forward will not be taken
into account this time.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1636 - Errors occured when carrying forward (see error log) ?

  The SAP error message H1636 indicates that there were errors during the carry-forward process in the system. This process is typically related to financial accounting and controlling, where balances from one fiscal year are carried forward to the next. The error message suggests that there are issues that need to be addressed before the carry-forward can be successfully completed.
  Causes of Error H1636
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the financial data that prevent the carry-forward from being processed. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the general ledger or sub-ledgers.
  
  
  Open Items: There may be open items in accounts that need to be cleared before the carry-forward can occur.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial module can lead to errors during the carry-forward process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the carry-forward may not have the necessary authorizations to complete the process.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues, such