How To Fix FKKID_MSG164 - Document &1 cannot be reversed

FKKID_MSG164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKID_MSG - Messages for FI-CA Loc. Cross-Country

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Document &1 cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

The document that you want to reverse is already a reversal of the
original or the VAT transfer document of a business transaction that
relates to special VAT operations.

System Response

The reversal of a reversal document not allowed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKKID_MSG164 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKID_MSG164, which states "Document &1 cannot be reversed," typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the system has determined that the specified document cannot be reversed for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow reversal. For example, if the document has already been cleared or if it is part of a closed period.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals based on configuration settings.
  Posting Period: The document may belong to a closed posting period, preventing any changes or reversals.
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies on other documents or transactions that prevent it from being reversed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform a reversal on the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document in question. If it has been