How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST162 - Leave Reverse DocType empty or use doc type with same bus trans as orig.

FINS_ACDOC_CUST162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Leave Reverse DocType empty or use doc type with same bus trans as orig.

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Reverse DocumentType </>field, you entered a reversal
document type that differs from the document type given in the
<LS>Document Type </>field. The business transaction that is assigned to
document type &V1& differs from the business transaction that is
assigned to document type &V2&.

System Response

If you save your current changes, you might run into errors in the
reversal process. If you want to enter a reversal document type that
differs from the original document type, you should ensure that the
assigned business transactions are identical.

How to fix this error?

To avoid the risk of errors in the reversal process, you should choose
one of the following actions:
In the <LS>Document Types </>details view, leave the <LS>Reverse
DocumentType</> field empty. Then, by default, the system posts the
reversal document using the same document type as the original document
and thus ensures a correct reversal.
Enter a reversal document type in the <LS>Reverse DocumentType </>field
that has the same business transaction assigned to it as the document
type given in the <LS>Document Type</> field.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST162 - Leave Reverse DocType empty or use doc type with same bus trans as orig. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST162 typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document types in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the document type used for a reversal transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The error arises when the document type for the reversal transaction does not match the original document's business transaction type. Each document type in SAP is associated with specific business transactions, and a mismatch can lead to this error.
  Empty Document Type: If the reversal document type is left empty, the system cannot determine which document type to use for the reversal, leading to the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document type settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type used for