How To Fix FINOC251 - Transfer posting with &1/&2/&3, in orgl change &4, can't be reversed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINOC - Organizational Changes: Backend Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Transfer posting with &1/&2/&3, in orgl change &4, can't be reversed.

What causes this issue?

This transfer posting, with company code &V1&, document number &V2&, and
fiscal year &V3&, has been created in organizational change &V3&.
In general, transfer postings can't be reversed. If you reverse this
transfer posting, it would lead to inconsistencies in profit
center/segment reporting.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINOC251 - Transfer posting with &1/&2/&3, in orgl change &4, can't be reversed. ?

  The SAP error message FINOC251 typically occurs during a transfer posting process in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that a transfer posting cannot be reversed due to certain conditions not being met. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, it could be already cleared or settled.
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document may be closed, preventing any changes or reversals.
  Organizational Change: The error message indicates that there is an organizational change involved, which may affect the ability to reverse the posting.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other documents or transactions that prevent the reversal.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that restrict reversals under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to reverse. If it is cleared or settled, you may need to reverse the clearing or settlement first.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the document is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to perform the reversal.
  Organizational Changes: Review any recent organizational changes that may affect the document. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to understand the implications.
  Dependencies: Check for any dependent documents or transactions that may be preventing the reversal. You may need to address these dependencies first.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect that configuration settings