How To Fix 9J1UF_REVAL016 - Posting key for reversal/reverse entry is not defined for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J1UF_REVAL - Fixed assets revaluation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Posting key for reversal/reverse entry is not defined for &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the required posting key in the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOB41.7CA8DF3FF0A09B1EE10000000A15509D>Define
Posting Keys</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J1UF_REVAL016 - Posting key for reversal/reverse entry is not defined for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 9J1UF_REVAL016 indicates that there is an issue with the posting key for a reversal or reverse entry in the context of a financial transaction. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined posting key for the reversal of a specific transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Posting Key: The primary cause of this error is that the posting key required for the reversal entry is not defined in the system for the specified transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module where the posting keys for reversals have not been set up correctly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not have a corresponding reversal posting key defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document > Document Entry > Define Posting Keys.
  Verify if the posting key for the reversal entry is defined for the relevant transaction type. If it is missing, you will need to create or modify it.
  
  
  
  Define Reversal Posting Keys:
  
  If the posting key does not exist, you can create a new posting key for reversals. Ensure that it is configured correctly to handle the reversal entries.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to reverse has the appropriate settings in the configuration. This can be checked under the relevant transaction type settings in the FI module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct posting key to use, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP FI configuration documentation.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the reversal can be processed successfully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Posting Keys: Posting keys are essential in SAP as they determine the type of transaction being posted (debit or credit) and the account types that can be posted to.
  Reversal Transactions: In SAP, reversal transactions are used to negate previous postings, and they require specific posting keys to ensure that the accounting entries are correctly reflected in the financial statements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring posting keys.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.