Retained earnings balance

Hi
When i see the reatined earnings *** balance for 2006,and 2007 it is not matching with FS10N balance,we have only 2006 balances in the system.
I am not able to trace also ,since we can,t view the line iitems also.
Can any one help why the differences arise between the years.
Thanks in advance
Lily

Hi
Transaction F.16 would carry forward all the balance sheet accounts. For RE account, the balance carry forward would include the P&L results for last year in the opening balance. Last year's P&L result (loss or profit ) would be included in the opening balance of the RE . i.e.,
RE - 2006 balance - 1000
P&L 2006 - profit - 100
RE - 2007 - 1100
If you check the FS10N balance for RE for last year and this year OB, the difference would be the actual loss or profit for the previous year. Hope this clarifies.

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