How To Fix F5A202 - Document has already been reversed

F5A202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Document has already been reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A202 - Document has already been reversed ?

  The SAP error message F5A202, which states "Document has already been reversed," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document that has already been reversed in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where document reversals are a common operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Reversal Attempt: The most common cause is that the document you are trying to reverse has already been reversed previously.
  Incorrect Document Number: You may be trying to reverse the wrong document number or a document that is not eligible for reversal.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for further reversals, such as being part of a closed period or having been cleared.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to reverse. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to see if the document has