How To Fix /EACA/REVERSAL010 - Selected document was not entered with the manual G/L account posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/REVERSAL -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Selected document was not entered with the manual G/L account posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/REVERSAL010 - Selected document was not entered with the manual G/L account posting ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/REVERSAL010 indicates that the selected document was not entered with a manual General Ledger (G/L) account posting. This typically occurs in the context of reversing a document that was not created through a manual posting process, such as automatic postings from other modules (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Document Type: The document you are trying to reverse may have been created using a document type that does not allow for manual G/L account postings.
  Posting Method: The original document might have been posted through an automatic process, such as a batch job or an interface, which does not involve manual G/L account entries.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain types of documents from being reversed if they were not manually posted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the type of document you are trying to reverse. Ensure that it is a document that allows for manual G/L postings.
  Review Posting Method: If the document was created automatically, you may need to look for an alternative method to reverse it. This could involve creating a manual journal entry that offsets the original transaction.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the document types and posting methods to ensure they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  Use Alternative Transactions: If the document cannot be reversed directly, consider using alternative transactions such as creating a new document that negates the effect of the original posting.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB08 (Reverse Document) or FBRA (Reset Cleared Items) to understand how to manage document reversals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding G/L account postings and document reversal processes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and successfully manage your document reversal process in SAP.