How To Fix JB080 - There are incomplete or incorrect balances carried forward

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: There are incomplete or incorrect balances carried forward

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go to sub-area <zh>balances carried forward</> and correct the
erroneous entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB080 - There are incomplete or incorrect balances carried forward ?

  The SAP error message JB080, which states "There are incomplete or incorrect balances carried forward," typically occurs during the year-end closing process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there are discrepancies in the balances that have been carried forward from the previous fiscal year to the current fiscal year.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be transactions that have not been fully processed or posted, leading to discrepancies in the balances.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for balance carryforward may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Uncleared Items: There may be open items in accounts that should have been cleared before the carryforward process.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to accounts may not have been properly reflected in the balance carryforward.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors in data entry or incorrect postings can lead to imbalances.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Items: Review the accounts for any open items that need to be cleared. Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to identify any outstanding items.
  Reconcile Balances: Ensure that all balances in the previous year are reconciled and match the balances in the current year. This may involve reviewing financial statements and account balances.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the balance carryforward process in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Run Balance Carryforward Again: If the issue persists, you may need to run the balance carryforward process again after resolving any discrepancies.
  Use Transaction Code AJAB: This transaction code can be used to carry forward balances for the General Ledger. Ensure that all necessary prerequisites are met before executing this transaction.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on resolving balance carryforward issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.01 (Financial Statements), F.16 (Balance Carryforward), and AJAB (Balance Carryforward for G/L).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and guides related to year-end closing and balance carryforward processes.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI expert for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the JB080 error message in SAP.