How To Fix TF015 - Account is not carried forward by itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TF - Financial Accounting Tables

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Account is not carried forward by itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TF015 - Account is not carried forward by itself ?

  The SAP error message TF015, which states "Account is not carried forward by itself," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting during the year-end closing process. This error indicates that a specific account is not set up to be carried forward to the next fiscal year automatically.
  Cause:
  The primary causes of this error include:
  
  
  Account Configuration: The account in question is not configured to be carried forward in the settings of the financial accounting module. This can happen if the account is not marked as a balance sheet account or if it is set up incorrectly in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  Account Type: The account may be of a type that does not allow for automatic carryforward, such as certain expense or revenue accounts that are not intended to have balances carried forward.
  
  
  Year-End Closing Settings: The settings for year-end closing may not include the account, or the carryforward settings may not be properly defined in the financial closing configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TF015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00) and verify the account settings.
  Ensure that the account is marked as a balance sheet account if it is supposed to carry forward balances.
  
  
  
  Review Carryforward Settings:
  
  Check the carryforward settings in the financial closing configuration (transaction code OB53 or similar).
  Ensure that the account is included in the carryforward process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Type:
  
  If the account is not intended to carry forward, consider whether it should be changed to a different account type that allows for carryforward.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox Environment:
  
  If possible, test any changes in a sandbox environment before applying them to the production system to ensure that they resolve the issue without causing other problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (Account Master), OB53 (Carryforward Settings), and others related to financial closing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to account settings and financial closing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.