How To Fix FDM_AR260 - Reversal is not allowed in the Financial Accounting component

FDM_AR260 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_AR - Dispute Management (Process Integration)

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Reversal is not allowed in the Financial Accounting component

What causes this issue?

You have triggered the reversal of a settlement or of a transferred
advance payment from the CRM system.

System Response

No reversal is made in the Financial Accounting component, so that in
cases such as these, a proper confirmation by Financial Accounting and
Dispute Management (FSCM-DM) to the CRM system is ensured.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FDM_AR260 - Details

• The SAP error message FDM_AR260, which states "Reversal is not allowed in the Financial Accounting component," typically occurs when there is an attempt to reverse a financial document that is not eligible for reversal. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP may not allow reversals. For example, some financial documents like certain types of invoices or payments may have restrictions based on company policy or configuration.
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For instance, if the document has already been cleared or settled, it may not be eligible for reversal.
  
  
  Posting Period: If the posting period for the document has been closed, you may not be able to reverse it. SAP typically restricts changes to closed periods to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: