How To Fix EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA038 - Cannot create eDoc. from FI-CA doc &1; No eDocument for Reversed doc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA - Messages for eDocuments SII Spain: FI-CA

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Cannot create eDoc. from FI-CA doc &1; No eDocument for Reversed doc. &2

What causes this issue?

You have not created an eDocument for the reversed document.
You must create an eDocument for a reversed document to create an
eDocument for the corresponding reversal document.

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

System Response

The system cannot automatically derive if an eDocument is necessary for
the reversed document and therefore does not create an eDocument for the
reversal document to avoid data inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

Check if the relevant <ZH>reversed</> document requires an eDocument and
do one of the following:
If the reversed document requires an eDocument you must create it with
transaction EDOC_ESII. After the system has created the missing
eDocument you can create an eDocument for the reversal document.
You can ignore this message if the reversed document does not require an
eDocument. You don't need to create an eDocument for the reversal
document in this case.
<ZU>Note: </>
The reversal document requires an eDocument only if the reversed
document requires an eDocument.
The reversed document does not require an eDocument:
If it was posted before the SII solution 1.0 was active in your system,
Or
If the posting is inconsistent and uses multiple business partners or
company codes.

Procedure for System Administrators

<ZK>Important also to know is that:</>
The system will raise this message only when the user corrects
inconsistent postings or old postings that are not relevant for SII (see
above).
In all other cases transaction EDOC_ESII error messages indicate that
invoices were not processed by the transaction. Check and correct your
batch runs for transaction EDOC_ESII.
The execution of transaction EDOC_ESII for invoice documents must be
completed before you start to create eDocuments for the related reversal
documents.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA038 - Cannot create eDoc. from FI-CA doc &1; No eDocument for Reversed doc. &2 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA038 indicates that the system is unable to create an electronic document (eDocument) from a Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) document due to the fact that the document being processed is a reversal document. The error message specifically states that there is no eDocument for the reversed document.
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Document: The error typically occurs when you attempt to create an eDocument from a reversal document. In SAP FI-CA, reversal documents are used to negate the effects of a previous document, and the system may not allow the creation of an eDocument from such documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the eDocument framework that do not allow for the processing of reversal documents.
  Missing Mapping: The mapping for the eDocument type may not be set up correctly for reversal documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are not trying to create an eDocument from a reversal document. If you need to create an eDocument, use the original document instead.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the eDocument framework in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the processing of the document types you are working with.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or notes related to eDocuments and FI-CA to see if there are specific guidelines or restrictions regarding reversal documents.
  Custom Development: If your business process requires the creation of eDocuments from reversal documents, consider discussing with your SAP development team to see if a custom solution can be implemented.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  eDocument Framework: Familiarize yourself with the eDocument framework in SAP, which is used for electronic document processing and compliance with legal requirements.
  FI-CA Documentation: Review the documentation related to FI-CA to understand how reversal documents are handled and any implications for eDocument creation.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SFP (Form Builder) or SOST (SAPconnect Send Requests) to monitor and troubleshoot eDocument processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and understand the underlying issues related to eDocument creation in SAP FI-CA.