How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC164 - Source document &1 &2 &3 from system &4 cannot be reversed for correction

FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Source document &1 &2 &3 from system &4 cannot be reversed for correction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC164 - Source document &1 &2 &3 from system &4 cannot be reversed for correction ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC164 indicates that a source document cannot be reversed for correction. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can occur for various reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error message:
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the document has already been cleared or if it is part of a closed period.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document may be closed. If the document belongs to a closed fiscal period, it cannot be reversed.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals. Check if the document type allows for reversal.
  
  
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: If the document involves multiple company codes, there may be additional restrictions on reversing such transactions.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that