How To Fix F5A206 - Presentation not possible - document is a reversal document

F5A206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Presentation not possible - document is a reversal document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A206 - Presentation not possible - document is a reversal document ?

  The SAP error message F5A206, which states "Presentation not possible - document is a reversal document," typically occurs when you are trying to display or process a reversal document in a way that is not supported by the system. This error is common in financial transactions where a reversal document is created to negate a previous posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Document: The document you are trying to display or process is a reversal document. Reversal documents are created to reverse the effects of a previous financial transaction.
  Display Restrictions: Certain transactions or reports in SAP may not allow the display of reversal documents in the same way as standard documents.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type or the context in which you are trying to access the document may not support reversal documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the type of document you are trying to access. If it is indeed a reversal document, you may need to