How To Fix AW385 - You can only reverse settlement using posting date starting on &

AW385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 385

• Message text: You can only reverse settlement using posting date starting on &

What causes this issue?

You can only reverse the settlement of an asset under construction
using the same date as the last settlement, or a later date.

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?

Enter &V1& as posting date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW385 - You can only reverse settlement using posting date starting on & ?

  The SAP error message AW385 indicates that you are trying to reverse a settlement in a period that is not allowed based on the posting date. This error typically occurs when the posting date of the reversal is earlier than the date specified in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Posting Date Restrictions: SAP has certain restrictions on reversing settlements based on the posting date. The system may prevent reversals in closed periods or periods that are not allowed for financial transactions.
  Period Locking: The financial periods may be locked for posting, which means that any transactions, including reversals, cannot be processed in those periods.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict reversals to certain periods or dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AW385 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are using for the reversal is on or after the