How To Fix A3013 - Reversal not possible, accounting document & does not exist

A3013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A3 - Asset Accounting function module messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Reversal not possible, accounting document & does not exist

What causes this issue?

No accounting document with the number &V1& exists in company code &V2&
for fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check the document number entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

A3013 - Details

• The SAP error message A3013, which states "Reversal not possible, accounting document & does not exist," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document that either does not exist in the system or has already been reversed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Does Not Exist: The accounting document you are trying to reverse may have been deleted or never created.
  Document Already Reversed: The document may have already been reversed in a previous transaction.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are entering may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or reverse the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for reversal (e.g., it may be locked or in a closed period).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Document Existence:
  
  Check if the document number you are trying to reverse exists in the system. You can