How To Fix EB172 - FI-CA clearing document &1 cannot be reversed

EB172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 172

• Message text: FI-CA clearing document &1 cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

You want to reverse a print document that was already cleared by a
payment. For this reason, clearing document &V1& cannot be reversed.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Reverse clearing document &V1& manually. Then try to reverse the print
document again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB172 - FI-CA clearing document &1 cannot be reversed ?

  The SAP error message EB172, which states "FI-CA clearing document &1 cannot be reversed," typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that there is an issue preventing the reversal of a specific clearing document.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The clearing document may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the document has already been reversed or if it is locked for some reason.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other documents or transactions that prevent the reversal. For instance, if there are subsequent postings that rely on the clearing document.
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document may be closed, preventing any changes or reversals.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reversal.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the FI-CA module that restrict the reversal of certain types