How To Fix BORGR721 - Reversal of mat. document &3 impossible (follow-up documents for &1/&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Reversal of mat. document &3 impossible (follow-up documents for &1/&2)

What causes this issue?

You cannot reverse the material documents which you selected because
there are already follow-up documents for them. If you do not reverse
the follow-up documents as well, the quantity posted will be negative.
Example:
1st material document: goods receipt; BWART 101; 8 pieces
2nd material document: quantity reversal; BWART 102; 2 pieces
3rd material document: document reversal for document 1; BWART 102; 8
pieces
The total of the quantity posted would be -2, that is the vendor would
have delivered a negative quantity.

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?

You have the following options:
First carry out a document reversal for the second material document
with the quantity reversal, and then a document reversal for the first
material document.
Carry out a document reversal for the first and the second material
document at the same time.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR721 - Reversal of mat. document &3 impossible (follow-up documents for &1/&2) ?

  The SAP error message BORGR721 indicates that a reversal of a material document is not possible because there are follow-up documents that depend on the material document you are trying to reverse. This typically occurs in scenarios where there are subsequent transactions that rely on the original material document, such as goods issues, goods receipts, or inventory adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Follow-up Documents Exist: The primary reason for this error is that there are follow-up documents (like invoices, transfer postings, or other material documents) that have been created based on the material document you are trying to reverse.
  Document Flow: The document flow in SAP is designed to maintain data integrity, and reversing a document that has dependencies can lead to inconsistencies in inventory and financial records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Follow-up Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to check for any follow-up documents related to the material document you are trying to reverse.
  Look for any invoices, goods movements, or other transactions that reference the original material document.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Cancel Follow-up Documents:
  
  If possible, reverse or cancel the follow-up documents that are dependent on the material document. This may involve reversing invoices or other material movements.
  Ensure that all dependent documents are handled appropriately before attempting to reverse the original material document again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If the follow-up documents cannot be reversed (for example, if they are already posted to financial accounting), consult with relevant stakeholders (like finance or inventory management teams) to determine the best course of action.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods:
  
  If reversing the document is not feasible, consider using alternative methods to correct the inventory or financial records, such as posting a correcting entry or adjusting the inventory levels.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  
  
  Document Flow: Understanding the document flow in SAP can help you identify how documents are linked and what dependencies exist.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the BORGR721 error and successfully manage your material document reversals.