How To Fix FICUSTOM142 - Posting not possible; Clearing reset of reversed invoices needs reversal

FICUSTOM142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Posting not possible; Clearing reset of reversed invoices needs reversal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM142 - Posting not possible; Clearing reset of reversed invoices needs reversal ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM142 indicates that there is an issue with posting a clearing reset for reversed invoices. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with invoice reversals and clearing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Reversal Not Completed: The original invoice may have been reversed, but the reversal process was not completed properly. This can happen if there are inconsistencies in the accounting entries or if the reversal was not posted correctly.
  
  
  Clearing Document Issues: There may be existing clearing documents that are preventing the reversal from being processed. If the invoice has already been cleared, you cannot reverse it without first resetting the clearing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not allowing the reversal to be processed as expected.
  
  
  Document Status: The status of the document may not allow for further processing, such