How To Fix BK051 - This document is a reverse document

BK051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 051

• Message text: This document is a reverse document

What causes this issue?

The document number entered is the number of a reversal document.
Reversal documents cannot be reversed repeatedly. These documents can
act as reference models only in certain cases.

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?

Consider carefully whether you want to use this document as a reference
for creating further documents.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK051 - This document is a reverse document ?

  The SAP error message BK051, which states "This document is a reverse document," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you are trying to post or process a document that has already been reversed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Reverse Document: The document you are trying to process is a reversal of a previous document. In SAP, when a document is reversed, it is marked in the system, and any further attempts to process it as a normal document will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Document Type: You may be using the wrong document type or trying to perform an operation that is not allowed on a reversal document.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in your SAP system that restrict certain actions on reversal documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to process. If it is indeed a reversal,