How To Fix AA470 - Reversal is not possible (no line items exist for the document number)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Reversal is not possible (no line items exist for the document number)

What causes this issue?

There are no line items in the system for document number &V1& for
asset &V2& &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?

Check the document number and the asset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA470 - Reversal is not possible (no line items exist for the document number) ?

  The SAP error message AA470, which states "Reversal is not possible (no line items exist for the document number)," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to reverse an asset transaction, but the system cannot find any line items associated with the specified document number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Issue: The document number you are trying to reverse may not exist or may have been entered incorrectly.
  Document Already Reversed: The document may have already been reversed, and therefore, there are no line items available for reversal.
  Document Deletion: The document might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for reversal.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type used may not support reversal, or it may not be applicable for the specific asset transaction.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further changes or reversals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are trying to reverse. Ensure it is correct