How To Fix EP404 - You did not enter a reversal reason for document &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

  • Message number: 404

  • Message text: You did not enter a reversal reason for document &

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  • What causes this issue?

    The document to be reversed does not contain a reversal reason.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter the reason for reversal.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP404 - You did not enter a reversal reason for document & ?
    The SAP error message EP404, which states "You did not enter a reversal reason for document &," typically occurs when a user attempts to reverse a document (such as an invoice or a journal entry) without specifying a reversal reason. This is a common requirement in SAP to ensure that the reversal is properly documented and justified.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered because the system requires a reversal reason to be entered when reversing certain types of documents. This is a control mechanism to ensure that all reversals are tracked and that there is a valid reason for the reversal.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to provide a reversal reason when attempting to reverse the document. Here are the steps to do this: Access the Reversal Transaction: Go to the transaction where you are trying to reverse the document (e.g., FB08 for reversing an accounting document). Enter Document Information: Input the document number and

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