How To Fix FMFEES016 - Only fees already posted can be reversed using this report

FMFEES016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFEES - Fees

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Only fees already posted can be reversed using this report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFEES016 - Only fees already posted can be reversed using this report ?

  The SAP error message FMFEES016 indicates that the system is trying to reverse fees that have not yet been posted. This error typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when attempting to reverse a fee transaction using a specific report or transaction code.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to reverse a fee that has not been posted to the financial records. In SAP, only transactions that have been successfully posted can be reversed. If the fee was never posted or if it was posted in a different context (e.g., a different fiscal year or period), the system will not allow the reversal.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Posting Status:
  
  Check if the fee you are trying to reverse has indeed been posted. You can do this by reviewing the relevant transaction logs or reports in the SAP