How To Fix FMMP073 - Document &1 is a reversal. Enter original document (&2) for processing

FMMP073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMP - Message class for mass process

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Document &1 is a reversal. Enter original document (&2) for processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMP073 - Document &1 is a reversal. Enter original document (&2) for processing ?

  The SAP error message FMMP073 indicates that you are trying to process a reversal document, but the system requires the original document to be entered for processing. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the Funds Management (FM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to reverse a document (e.g., a financial transaction) without providing the original document number that the reversal is based on.
  The system expects the original document to be specified in order to correctly process the reversal.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMMP073 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Original Document: Determine the original document number that you need to reference for the reversal. This is usually the document that you want to reverse.
  
  
  Enter the Original Document: When prompted by the system, enter the original document number (indicated as &2 in the error message) in the appropriate field. This will allow the system to process the reversal correctly.
  
  
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