How To Fix IDCN236 - Existing carry forward batch session cannot be deleted

IDCN236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Existing carry forward batch session cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Number of previous batch input sessions is: <ZH>&V1&</>. At least one of
them cannot be deleted. Run transaction
<DS:TRAN.SM35>SM35 - Batch Input: Session Overview</> with creation
program name &V2& and either check or release or delete them manually.

System Response

It is not possible to delete old batch input sessions unless they are
already completed or are in the <LS>New</> state.

How to fix this error?

It is recommended to run <ZK>P&L Account Closing Posting (China)
</> report first in simulation mode to check which documents will be
created and which old batch input sessions will be deleted.
Check all batch input sessions, which are not <ZK>finished</> and are
not in <ZK>New</> state.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN236 - Existing carry forward batch session cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message IDCN236, which states "Existing carry forward batch session cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes, particularly when dealing with carry forward sessions in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an existing batch session that is preventing the deletion of a carry forward session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Batch Session: The most common cause of this error is that there is an active or open batch session related to the carry forward process that needs to be completed or closed before you can delete the carry forward session.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the carry forward session that prevent its deletion, such as linked documents or processes that are still in progress.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the carry forward session.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any active