How To Fix F5A212 - No reversal/deletion possible - a negative balance would arise on &1

F5A212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 212

• Message text: No reversal/deletion possible - a negative balance would arise on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A212 - No reversal/deletion possible - a negative balance would arise on &1 ?

  The SAP error message F5A212 "No reversal/deletion possible - a negative balance would arise on &1" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to reverse or delete a document that would result in a negative balance in a financial account. This error is designed to prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting and ensure that account balances remain accurate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Balance Risk: The primary cause of this error is that reversing or deleting the transaction would lead to a negative balance in the specified account (indicated by &1 in the error message). This is not allowed in most accounting systems, as it violates the principle of maintaining a balanced ledger.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals or deletions based on the configuration in the SAP system.
  Open Items: If there are open items associated with the transaction, reversing it could lead to discrepancies in the accounts.
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