How To Fix FCJ040 - Printed receipt not possible for reversed documents or reversal documents

FCJ040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCJ -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Printed receipt not possible for reversed documents or reversal documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCJ040 - Printed receipt not possible for reversed documents or reversal documents ?

  The SAP error message FCJ040 indicates that a printed receipt cannot be generated for reversed documents or reversal documents. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document reversals in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system does not allow the printing of receipts for documents that have been reversed. In SAP, when a document is reversed, it is treated as a cancellation of the original transaction, and therefore, it does not have a valid receipt associated with it. The system is designed to prevent the generation of receipts for these types of documents to maintain the integrity of financial reporting and documentation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that you are not trying to print a receipt for a document that has already been reversed. Only original documents should have receipts printed.
  
  
  Review Transaction Flow: