How To Fix FI_E160 - Manually reverse corresponding BL document &1/&2/&3 as well

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Manually reverse corresponding BL document &1/&2/&3 as well

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E160 - Manually reverse corresponding BL document &1/&2/&3 as well ?

  The SAP error message FI_E160 indicates that there is an issue with reversing a financial document, specifically related to a business transaction that requires a manual reversal of a corresponding document. The message typically appears in the context of financial accounting (FI) when trying to reverse a document that has dependencies or linked documents that also need to be reversed.
  Cause:
  The error message FI_E160 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to reverse a financial document (e.g., an invoice or a payment) that has a corresponding document (like a billing document or a credit memo) that also needs to be reversed.
  The system detects that the linked document has not been reversed, which is a prerequisite for the reversal of the original document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Corresponding Document: Check the details of the document you are trying to reverse. The error message will typically provide the document number and type (e.g., BL document &1/&2/&3).
  
  
  Manually Reverse the Corresponding Document:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for reversing the corresponding document (e.g., FB08 for reversing financial documents).
  Enter the document number and other required details to reverse the corresponding document.
  Ensure that the reversal is successful.
  
  
  
  Reattempt the Original Reversal: After successfully reversing the corresponding document, go back to the original document and attempt the reversal again.
  
  
  Check for Additional Dependencies: If there are multiple linked documents, ensure that all necessary documents are reversed in the correct order.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to document reversal in SAP FI include:
  
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBRA: Reset Cleared Items
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check vendor-related documents)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check G/L account-related documents)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed procedures on document reversal and handling linked documents.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to reverse financial documents in the system.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of reversing certain documents, consult with your finance team or SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI_E160 error and successfully reverse the necessary financial documents.