How To Fix EB013 - Document is a simulation document and cannot be reversed

EB013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Document is a simulation document and cannot be reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB013 - Document is a simulation document and cannot be reversed ?

  The SAP error message EB013, which states "Document is a simulation document and cannot be reversed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the document you are trying to reverse is a simulation document, which is not a real or posted document in the system. Simulation documents are often used for testing or previewing the effects of transactions without actually posting them to the financial ledgers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Document: The document you are attempting to reverse is a simulation document created for testing or analysis purposes.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be set up to allow reversals, or it may be a type that inherently does not support reversal.
  User Action: The user may have mistakenly selected a simulation document instead of a posted document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Document: Check the document number and type to confirm that it is indeed