How To Fix >A253 - Reversal not possible; no complete selection of company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Reversal not possible; no complete selection of company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A253 - Reversal not possible; no complete selection of company code ?

  The SAP error message A253: "Reversal not possible; no complete selection of company code" typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document (such as an invoice or a journal entry) but the system cannot find a complete selection of the company code associated with that document. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Document Selection: The document you are trying to reverse may not be fully selected or may not belong to the company code you are currently working with.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured in the system, or the document may have been posted in a different company code.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals, and if the document type does not allow for reversal, this error may occur.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reversal for the specified company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Selection: Ensure that you have selected the correct document for reversal and that it belongs to the appropriate company code. You can do this by reviewing the document details in the system.
  Verify Company Code: Confirm that the company code associated with the document is the same as the one you are currently working in. If not, switch to the correct company code.
  Review Document Type: Check if the document type allows for reversal. You can do this by consulting with your SAP administrator or reviewing the configuration settings for the document type.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to reverse documents in the specified company code. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific issues may be documented in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB08 (Reverse Document) or FBRA (Reset Cleared Items) to perform the reversal.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to document reversal processes for additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.