How To Fix REAJME240 - Target for carryforward (&1) has inactive adjustment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REAJME - Messages for Adjustment Method

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Target for carryforward (&1) has inactive adjustment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REAJME240 - Target for carryforward (&1) has inactive adjustment ?

  The SAP error message REAJME240 indicates that there is an issue with the carryforward process in the context of financial accounting or controlling. Specifically, the message states that the target for carryforward has an inactive adjustment. This typically occurs when you are trying to carry forward balances from one fiscal year to the next, but the adjustment settings for the target account or cost center are not active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Adjustment: The target account or cost center for the carryforward process is set to inactive for adjustments. This means that the system cannot process the carryforward for that particular target.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial or controlling module that need to be reviewed or updated.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the carryforward process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Adjustment Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant account or cost center in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the adjustment settings are active. This can typically be done in the transaction codes related to financial accounting (FI) or controlling (CO).
  
  
  
  Activate the Adjustment:
  
  If the adjustment is inactive, you will need to activate it. This may involve changing settings in the configuration or possibly updating the status of the account or cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Carryforward Configuration:
  
  Check the carryforward configuration settings in the system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up for the carryforward process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the carryforward process and adjustment settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the carryforward has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test carryforward to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: For fiscal year variant settings.
  OKP1: For controlling area settings.
  FAGLGVTR: For carryforward in General Ledger.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the inactive adjustment and ensuring that all configurations are correct, you should be able to resolve the REAJME240 error and successfully carry forward balances.