How To Fix BK244 - Not possible to reverse actual costs: No doc. for confirmation &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Not possible to reverse actual costs: No doc. for confirmation &1/&2

What causes this issue?

You have reversed the &SYST-MSGV1&/&SYST-MSGV2& confirmation. Actual
costs are to be posted for this reversal, but there is no cost
accounting document for this reversed confirmation.

System Response

No actual costs are posted for the confirmation reversal.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK244 - Not possible to reverse actual costs: No doc. for confirmation &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message BK244, which states "Not possible to reverse actual costs: No doc. for confirmation &1/&2," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and indicates that there is no document available for the confirmation of actual costs that you are trying to reverse. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when attempting to reverse a cost posting or when dealing with production orders, internal orders, or project systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Document: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find the necessary document that corresponds to the actual costs you are trying to reverse. This could be due to:
  
  The document was deleted or does not exist.
  The document was posted in a different period or fiscal year.
  The document was not properly saved or was incomplete.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to reverse may not be valid for reversal.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the document.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the reversal of certain types of documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify that the document you are trying to reverse actually exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., KO03 for internal orders, CO03 for production orders) to see if the document is listed.
  
  
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are trying to reverse is eligible for reversal. Some document types may not allow reversals.
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Make sure that you are trying to reverse the document within the correct posting period. If the document belongs to a closed period, you may need to open that period or use a different method to adjust the costs.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and reverse the document. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may be able to provide insights based on system logs or configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on cost accounting and document management to understand the implications of reversing actual costs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BK244 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.