How To Fix FI128 - Clearing cannot be reversed because there are revenues increasing budget

FI128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Clearing cannot be reversed because there are revenues increasing budget

What causes this issue?

A revenue which has led to a budget increase is being reversed. The
increased funds may have been used in the meantime.

System Response

The system permits the action. You may have to make budget available
later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI128 - Details

• The SAP error message FI128 indicates that a clearing cannot be reversed due to the presence of revenues that are increasing the budget. This typically occurs in the context of budget management and financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary control.
  
  Cause:
  
  Budgetary Control: The error arises when there are budgetary constraints in place, and the reversal of a clearing would lead to a situation where the budget is exceeded or altered in a way that is not permissible under the current budgetary control settings.
  Revenue Recognition: If the clearing involves revenue accounts that have already been recognized, reversing the clearing could potentially lead to inconsistencies in the financial statements or violate budgetary rules.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent reversals in certain scenarios to maintain the integrity of financial data and budget compliance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Availability: Before attempting to reverse the clearing, check the budget availability and ensure that