How To Fix EB192 - Document &1 cannot be reversed; At least one subsequent doc. (&2) exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Document &1 cannot be reversed; At least one subsequent doc. (&2) exists

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to reverse invoicing document &V1&.
You cannot reverse the document because at least one of the invoiced
billing documents has a subsequent document that was already invoiced.
The subsequent document in question is &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Reverse subsequent invoicing document &V2&.
Reverse invoicing document &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB192 - Document &1 cannot be reversed; At least one subsequent doc. (&2) exists ?

  The SAP error message EB192 indicates that a document (identified by &1) cannot be reversed because there is at least one subsequent document (identified by &2) that exists. This typically occurs in financial transactions where a document cannot be reversed if it has dependent documents that rely on it.
  Cause:
  
  Subsequent Documents: The primary reason for this error is that there are subsequent documents that have been created based on the original document. For example, if you have an invoice that has been paid, you cannot reverse the invoice if there are payment documents linked to it.
  Document Flow: In SAP, documents are often linked in a flow (e.g., purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices, payments). If any document in this flow is dependent on the document you are trying to reverse, the system will prevent the reversal to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependent Documents: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBV3 (Display Parked Document) to check the document flow and identify the subsequent documents that are preventing the reversal.
  Reverse Subsequent Documents: If possible, reverse or delete the subsequent documents first. This may involve reversing payments, clearing entries, or any other dependent transactions.
  Consult with Business Process Owners: If the dependent documents cannot be reversed due to business reasons, consult with the relevant stakeholders to determine the best course of action.
  Use Alternative Methods: If the reversal is not possible, consider using alternative methods such as creating a correcting entry or adjustment document to negate the effects of the original document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  Document Flow: Understanding the document flow in SAP is crucial. You can view the document flow in the document display screen to see how documents are linked.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EB192 error and successfully manage your document reversals in SAP.