How To Fix DOC_CHANGE_EXT032 - Reversal document type not maintained for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DOC_CHANGE_EXT - Extended Document Change

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Reversal document type not maintained for document type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT032 - Reversal document type not maintained for document type & ?

  The SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT032 indicates that a reversal document type has not been maintained for a specific document type in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a document (like an invoice or a journal entry) but the system does not know which document type to use for the reversal.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the configuration for the document type in question does not include a defined reversal document type. In SAP, each document type can have a corresponding reversal document type that specifies how the reversal should be processed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the reversal document type for the affected document type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types
  
  
  
  
  Select the Document Type:
  
  Find the document type that is causing the error (indicated by the & in the error message).
  Select the document type and click on "Details" or "Change".
  
  
  
  Maintain Reversal Document Type:
  
  In the document type configuration, look for the field labeled "Reversal Document Type".
  Enter the appropriate reversal document type that should be used for this document type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the reversal document type, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Reversal:
  
  Try to perform the reversal operation again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Document types in SAP are used to categorize different types of financial transactions. Each document type can have specific settings that control how transactions are processed.
  Reversal Document Types: These are special document types that are used when reversing transactions. They ensure that the reversal is processed correctly in the financial system.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes to document types in the SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request to move them to the production environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further assistance.