How To Fix FMCA_MC_ODATA058 - Reversal clearing reason must be maintained in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_MC_ODATA - Message class for the Multichannel oData services(PS)

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Reversal clearing reason must be maintained in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_MC_ODATA058 - Reversal clearing reason must be maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_MC_ODATA058 indicates that a reversal clearing reason must be maintained in the system's customizing settings. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a reversal of a clearing document, but the system does not have the necessary configuration to handle the reversal.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a specific clearing reason to be defined in the customizing settings for the reversal process. If this clearing reason is not maintained, the system cannot proceed with the reversal operation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the reversal clearing reason in the customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Clearing -> Define Reversal Clearing Reasons.
  
  
  
  Maintain Reversal Clearing Reasons:
  
  In the "Define Reversal Clearing Reasons" section, you can add or modify the reversal clearing reasons.
  Ensure that you create a new entry or modify an existing one to include the necessary details such as the clearing reason code, description, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Reversal:
  
  After maintaining the clearing reason, try to perform the reversal operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for more details on clearing reasons and their configurations.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  Consulting Support: If you are unsure about the correct settings or if the issue persists after making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA_MC_ODATA058 error and successfully perform the reversal of the clearing document.