How To Fix FMREV012 - Reversal reasons are not active, do not enter any posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Reversal reasons are not active, do not enter any posting date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMREV012 - Reversal reasons are not active, do not enter any posting date ?

  The SAP error message FMREV012 indicates that the reversal reasons for a financial transaction are not active, and it advises against entering any posting date. This error typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when attempting to reverse a financial document.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Reversal Reasons: The specific reversal reason you are trying to use is not activated in the system. This can happen if the configuration for reversal reasons has not been set up correctly or if the reversal reason has been deactivated.
  Posting Date Restrictions: The error also suggests that you should not enter a posting date, which may be due to the system's configuration or the specific transaction type you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reversal Reasons:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management in SAP.
  Navigate to the section where reversal reasons are defined (usually under the IMG path: Public Sector Management > Funds Management > Master Data > Define Reversal Reasons).
  Ensure that the reversal reason you are trying to use is active. If it is not, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using allows for reversals. Some transaction types may have restrictions on reversals or may require specific conditions to be met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and reversal transactions to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the reversal process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform reversals in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing Funds Management and reversals (e.g., FMX1 for creating a document, FMX2 for changing a document).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMREV012 error and successfully process your reversal transactions in SAP.