How To Fix AJ870 - Inst. group: Reversal of doc. no. &1 (doc. for PI) ended with error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Inst. group: Reversal of doc. no. &1 (doc. for PI) ended with error

What causes this issue?

The document to be reversed (document &V1&) belongs to an installation
group. It is a <DS:DE.MAINDOCNO>primary installation document</>.
In this case, the complete installation group, that is all documents
connected to document &V1& as well as document &V1& itself, must be
reversed together.
An internal error has occurred during the reversal of document &V1&.
As a result, the installation group cannot be reversed.

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?

Correct the error in document &V1& and start the reversal again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ870 - Inst. group: Reversal of doc. no. &1 (doc. for PI) ended with error ?

  The SAP error message AJ870 indicates that there was an issue with the reversal of a document related to a Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) document. This error typically occurs when trying to reverse a document that has already been processed or when there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Causes:
  
  Document Already Reversed: The document you are trying to reverse may have already been reversed previously.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the document, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the document may be closed, preventing any further changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reversal.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the reversal from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document has already been reversed. You can do this by checking the document history in the relevant transaction.
  Review Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the document.
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the document is open. You can check this in the period closing settings in the controlling module.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting the reversal has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the CO-PA module to ensure that they are set up correctly for document reversals.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA) to analyze the document and see if there are any specific issues that need to be addressed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to error AJ870.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE5Z (for CO-PA document display) and KE4S (for CO-PA document reversal).
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for CO-PA to understand the processes and requirements for document reversals.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.