How To Fix FKKINV431 - Reversal request already exists for billing document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKINV - Invoicing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Reversal request already exists for billing document &2

What causes this issue?

In reversal task &v1&, there is already a reversal request for invoicing
document &v2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKINV431 - Reversal request already exists for billing document &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKINV431 indicates that there is already a reversal request for the specified billing document (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes within the SAP system, particularly in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to create a reversal request for a billing document that has already been marked for reversal. This can happen due to:
  
  A previous attempt to reverse the same billing document was made and is still pending or not yet processed.
  The billing document has already been reversed, and the system does not allow a second reversal request for the same document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Reversal Requests:
  
  Use transaction codes like FPL9 (Display Reversal Requests) or FPL1 (Create Reversal Request) to check if there is an existing reversal request for the billing document in question.
  If a reversal request exists, you may need to process or complete that request before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the billing document to see if it has already been reversed. You can do this by using transaction FB03 (Display Document) to view the document details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the reversal request, consult with colleagues or team members who may have worked on the billing document to confirm if a reversal was initiated.
  
  
  
  Delete or Complete Existing Reversal:
  
  If the existing reversal request is no longer needed, you may delete it (if allowed) or complete the processing of that request before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If this issue persists and is affecting multiple users, it may be worth checking the system configuration or consulting with your SAP support team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for handling reversal requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FPL1: Create Reversal Request
  FPL9: Display Reversal Requests
  FB03: Display Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing and invoicing processes in FI-CA for more context on handling reversal requests.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.