To carry forward the balances in SAP FI Module we need to execute different functions for carrying forward different balances.
You run the balance program as follows:
Carry Forward General Ledger balance in SAP
From the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Accounting > Financial accounting > General ledger > Periodic processing > Closing > Carry forward > Balance carry forward.
Carry Forward Customer and Vendor Account Balance in SAP
From the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Accounting > Financial accounting > Accounts receivable/Accounts payable > Periodic processing > Closing > Carry forward > Balances.
You can only carry forward balances in Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable for individual accounts. In General Ledger Accounting, however, you have to carrying balances forward for all General Ledger accounts.
Special Purpose Ledger
From the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Accounting > Financial accounting > Special purpose ledger > Periodic processing > Balance carry forward.
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