How To Fix FILAE518 - Reversal not possible, no process found to be reversed


FILAE518 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FILAE - Messages for Lease Accounting Engine

  • Message number: 518

  • Message text: Reversal not possible, no process found to be reversed

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system processed a process that is supposed to reverse another
    process. However, the system was not able to find a suitable process to
    be reversed. The system expects the process names to be identical.

    System Response

    Processing is interrupted and the process is designated as having an
    error.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the process and the process chain, and check the following known
    problems, their causes and the solutions. If your problem is not
    included here, contact your system administrator.
    Known Problems and Solutions
    1. The reversing process was sent in duplicate.
    ,,Solution: If the process sent in duplicate has status <ZK>Incorrect
    </>, set the process status to <ZK>Not to be processed</>.

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

    2. Process mapping was changed in the system settings.
    ,,Solution: Contact your system administrator. All process data on the
    database has to be adjusted to the system settings.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Contact SAP Support.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


FILAE518 - Details

  • The SAP error message FILAE518, which states "Reversal not possible, no process found to be reversed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when attempting to reverse a document or transaction that does not have a corresponding original entry to reverse.
    Causes:
    
    No Original Document: The most common cause is that there is no original document or transaction that can be reversed. This can happen if the document was never posted or if it was already reversed.
    Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to reverse may not be eligible for reversal. Some document types in SAP do not allow reversals.
    Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the original transaction may be closed, preventing any reversals from being processed.
    Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the document number or other parameters entered when attempting the reversal.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform

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