How To Fix FMREV005 - Reversal reason &1 does not permit changing the posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Reversal reason &1 does not permit changing the posting date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMREV005 - Reversal reason &1 does not permit changing the posting date ?

  The SAP error message FMREV005 indicates that the reversal reason specified does not allow for changing the posting date during the reversal process of a financial transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when attempting to reverse a document with a specific reversal reason that has restrictions on the posting date.
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Reason Restrictions: The reversal reason you are using has been configured in such a way that it does not allow changes to the posting date. This is often a control mechanism to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the transaction may have settings that restrict changes to the posting date during reversals.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to the posting date for certain types of transactions or in certain scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reversal Reason Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the reversal reasons in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Management and check the settings for the reversal reason you are using. Ensure that it allows for posting date changes if that is required for your process.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Reversal Reason:
  
  If the current reversal reason does not permit changing the posting date, consider using a different reversal reason that does allow for this change.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or help files related to the specific reversal reason and its implications on posting dates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes or by using a different reversal reason, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FMX1: Create FM Document
  FMX2: Change FM Document
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the reversal has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, test the reversal process in a sandbox environment to understand the behavior of different reversal reasons and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMREV005 error and successfully process the reversal as needed.