How To Fix FMBWB040 - Reversal stopped because of document inconsistencies

FMBWB040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Reversal stopped because of document inconsistencies

What causes this issue?

The original document contains data which is not consistent with the
current Customizing settings.
For example, the document contains no information for the fund, however,
the fund is active.

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?

Check the document data again or change the Customizing settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMBWB040 - Details

• The SAP error message FMBWB040 indicates that a reversal of a financial document has been stopped due to inconsistencies found in the document. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and can be related to various issues, such as incorrect document entries, missing data, or discrepancies between the original document and the reversal attempt.
  Causes of FMBWB040
  
  Document Inconsistencies: The original document may have inconsistencies, such as missing or incorrect account assignments, amounts, or other critical fields.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the original document may be closed, preventing any changes or reversals.
  Reference Document Issues: If the reversal is based on a reference document that has been changed or deleted, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the reversal due to specific business rules or validations.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data in the database,