How To Fix J3031 - Account turnovers changed, balance carried forward not adjusted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Account turnovers changed, balance carried forward not adjusted

What causes this issue?

You can only change the account turnovers for correction purposes.

System Response

Any affected balances-carried-forward are not corrected for the
account.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the balance carried forward is still correct. You may
need to start single transaction costing for the affected transactions
in the changed periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3031 - Account turnovers changed, balance carried forward not adjusted ?

  The SAP error message J3031, "Account turnovers changed, balance carried forward not adjusted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there are discrepancies in account balances or when changes are made to account turnovers that affect the carried forward balances.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Account Turnovers: This error often arises when there are changes made to the account turnovers (e.g., adjustments, corrections) after the balance has already been carried forward to the next period.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data in the financial statements does not match the underlying account balances due to manual adjustments or incorrect postings, this error can occur.
  Period Closing Issues: If the period has been closed and then changes are made to the account balances or turnovers, it can lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the account turnovers. Ensure that any adjustments are valid and necessary.
  Reconcile Balances: Perform a reconciliation of the account balances to ensure that they match the expected values. This may involve reviewing journal entries and adjustments made in the period.
  Adjust Carried Forward Balances: If necessary, adjust the carried forward balances to reflect the correct account turnovers. This may involve reversing incorrect entries or making additional adjustments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps to correct the issue based on your system configuration.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (e.g., FBL3N for account balance display, or FAGLB03 for general ledger account balance display) to analyze the account and identify discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial accounting, such as:
  
  FB50: Enter G/L Account Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to account balances and turnovers.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in financial postings to minimize errors related to account turnovers and balance adjustments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.