How To Fix EB051 - Document &1 is a reversal document

EB051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Document &1 is a reversal document

What causes this issue?

The document you have specified is already a reverse document.

System Response

A reverse document cannnot be reversed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a document that can be reversed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB051 - Document &1 is a reversal document ?

  The SAP error message EB051 indicates that the document you are trying to process is a reversal document. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, where a reversal document is created to negate or reverse the effects of a previous document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Document: The document you are trying to post or process is identified as a reversal document. This means it is intended to cancel or reverse a previous posting.
  Incorrect Processing: You may be attempting to perform an action that is not allowed on a reversal document, such as trying to post a new transaction against it or modifying it in a way that is not permitted.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP have specific rules regarding how they can be processed, and reversal documents often have restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the type of document you are working with. If it is indeed a reversal document, ensure that