How To Fix >3718 - Reversal reason &1 has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Reversal reason &1 has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3718 - Reversal reason &1 has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message 3718 ("Reversal reason &1 has not been maintained") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when attempting to reverse a document or transaction in the SAP system. This error indicates that the reversal reason specified (denoted by &1) has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the reversal reason you are trying to use for the transaction has not been set up in the system. Reversal reasons are used to categorize the reasons for reversing a transaction, and if the specific reason is not configured, the system will not allow the reversal to proceed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the reversal reason in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Reversal Reasons
  
  
  
  
  Define the Reversal Reason:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the reversal reason you are trying to use is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry for the reversal reason.
  Click on "New Entries" and fill in the required fields, including the reversal reason code and description.
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After entering the necessary details, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction where you encountered the error and try to perform the reversal again using the newly maintained reversal reason.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Testing: After maintaining the reversal reason, it is advisable to test the reversal process in a development or test environment before applying it in production.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing document types and reversal reasons.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3718 and successfully perform the reversal transaction.