How To Fix FMCA_MC_ODATA059 - Reversal doc.type 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: 059

• Message text: Reversal doc.type must be maintained in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_MC_ODATA059 - Reversal doc.type must be maintained in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_MC_ODATA059 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the reversal document type in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a reversal operation in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the reversal document type.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the reversal document type has not been defined or maintained in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  The document type for reversals has not been set up in the configuration.
  The document type is incorrectly configured or missing required settings.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the document type settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the reversal document type is properly maintained in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant area for Financial Management or Controlling, depending on where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Types:
  
  Look for the section related to document types. This is usually found under:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Public Sector Management (PSM) > Budget Control System > Define Document Types.
  
  
  Check if the reversal document type is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type:
  
  If the reversal document type does not exist, create a new document type for reversals.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the necessary requirements (e.g., number range, posting rules).
  
  
  
  Assign Reversal Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the reversal document type is assigned to the relevant transaction types or processes that require it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the reversal has the necessary authorizations to access and use the document type.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the reversal process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for document types) and OBD2 (for document type configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring document types and handling reversals in your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA_MC_ODATA059 error and successfully perform the reversal operation in SAP.