How To Fix FMCA_INCORR029 - Old inbound correspondence requests cannot be reversed

FMCA_INCORR029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Old inbound correspondence requests cannot be reversed

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FMCA_INCORR029 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR029 indicates that there is an attempt to reverse an old inbound correspondence request that cannot be processed. This typically occurs in the context of financial management or correspondence processing within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to funds management or accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Old Correspondence Requests: The correspondence request you are trying to reverse is older than the system-defined threshold for reversals. This threshold is often set to prevent changes to historical data that could affect financial reporting and integrity.
  Status of the Request: The correspondence request may already be in a status that does not allow for reversal (e.g., it has been fully processed or archived).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the reversal of certain types of correspondence requests based on business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Age of the Request: