How To Fix FKKEXC258 - Only postings or reversals possible in retry mode

FKKEXC258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKEXC - Message Class for External Payments

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Only postings or reversals possible in retry mode

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FKKEXC258 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKEXC258 indicates that a transaction is in "retry mode," which means that the system is currently unable to process certain operations due to a previous failure or inconsistency. This error typically occurs in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when the system is trying to execute a posting or reversal operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A previous transaction failed, and the system has entered a retry mode to handle the error.
  The system is trying to process a transaction that is not allowed in this mode, such as a new posting or a new transaction that is not a reversal.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Retry Status: 
  
  Use transaction code FP03 (Display Document) or FP02 (Change Document) to check the status of the document that is causing the issue. Look for any error messages or logs that indicate what went wrong.
  
  
  
  Analyze the