How To Fix 9P036 - Please choose a reversal reason for outgoing invoices

9P036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Please choose a reversal reason for outgoing invoices

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P036 - Please choose a reversal reason for outgoing invoices ?

  The SAP error message 9P036 ("Please choose a reversal reason for outgoing invoices") typically occurs when you are trying to reverse an outgoing invoice in the SAP system, but you have not selected a reversal reason. This is a common issue in the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with invoice processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a specific reason for reversing an outgoing invoice. This is a control mechanism to ensure that all reversals are properly documented and justified. Without selecting a reversal reason, the system cannot proceed with the reversal process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Reversal Reason: When you are in the transaction for reversing the outgoing invoice (usually in transaction codes like FB08 for reversing documents), look for a field labeled "Reversal Reason" or similar. You need to select an appropriate reason from the dropdown list provided.
  
  
  Complete the Reversal Process: After