How To Fix FCO317 - First reverse all dependent rework expense documents (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 317

• Message text: First reverse all dependent rework expense documents (&)

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to reverse failure cost document &V1&. This document
is an inward transfer document for rework. There are rework expense
documents (materials or activities) assigned to this document that have
not been reversed. The inward transfer document cannot be reversed
until all associated documents are reversed.

System Response

The reversal is not executed.

How to fix this error?

First reverse all associated rework expense documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO317 - First reverse all dependent rework expense documents (&) ?

  The SAP error message FCO317 typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there are dependent rework expense documents that need to be reversed before a specific action can be taken, such as reversing a primary document or posting a new transaction. This error indicates that there are linked or dependent documents that must be addressed first.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to reverse a document that has associated rework expense documents. These dependent documents must be reversed first to maintain the integrity of the financial data and ensure that all related transactions are properly accounted for.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCO317 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to find the dependent rework expense documents associated with the original document you are trying to reverse.
  
  
  
  Reverse Dependent Documents:
  
  Once you have identified the dependent documents, you need to reverse them first. You can do this using transaction code FB08 (Reverse Document) for each of the dependent documents.
  
  
  
  Reattempt the Original Reversal:
  
  After successfully reversing all dependent documents, you can now attempt to reverse the original document again using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FB08).
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Dependencies:
  
  If you still encounter issues, ensure that there are no other dependent documents that need to be addressed. You may need to check for any additional linked transactions or documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document reversal processes and handling dependent documents.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to reverse documents in the system. If you encounter permission issues, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consulting with Finance Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of reversing certain documents, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO317 error and successfully manage your financial documents in SAP.