How To Fix FMREV002 - Reversal reasons are not active in year &1 for document type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMREV - Messages for Reversal of Budget Documents

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Reversal reasons are not active in year &1 for document type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMREV002 - Reversal reasons are not active in year &1 for document type &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMREV002 indicates that reversal reasons are not active for a specific fiscal year and document type in the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document, but the system does not allow it due to configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Reversal Reasons: The reversal reasons for the specified document type are not activated for the fiscal year in question.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the Funds Management configuration may not have been properly set up to allow reversals for the specified document type and year.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent reversals based on the organization's policies or system settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMREV002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Basic Settings > Define Reversal Reasons.
  Ensure that the reversal reasons are activated for the relevant document type and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Activate Reversal Reasons:
  
  If the reversal reasons are not active, you will need to activate them for the specific document type and fiscal year.
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific document type in the configuration to ensure that it allows reversals.
  You can find this under Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the reversal process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, FMAVCR01 for checking document types, or FMREV for reversal processes.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.