Message type: E = Error
Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document
Message number: 196
Message text: Document to be reversed has a reference to another document.
You want to cancel a document. However, the document appeared in the
R/3 System with an external reference.
If necessary, you must cancel the original document as well.
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BK196
- Document to be reversed has a reference to another document. ?The SAP error message BK196 ("Document to be reversed has a reference to another document") typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document that is linked to another document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a document is part of a clearing process, or when it has been referenced in a subsequent transaction.
Cause: Document Linking: The document you are trying to reverse is linked to another document (e.g., a payment document, invoice, or clearing document). Clearing Transactions: If the document is part of a clearing transaction, it cannot be reversed directly without addressing the clearing first. Subsequent Documents: If there are subsequent documents that depend on the document you are trying to reverse, SAP will prevent the reversal to maintain data integrity.
Solution: Identify Linked Documents: Check the document flow to identify any documents that are linked to the one you are trying to reverse. You can do this by
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