How To Fix FMREV016 - You cannot delete the use of reversal reason &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You cannot delete the use of reversal reason &2

What causes this issue?

You try to delete the use of reversal reason &V2& for document type &V1&
. However, this reversal reason is already used by other applications,
which have potentially created budget documents with document type &V1&,
for example in the closing operations with budget (see the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_N_V_FBDGT_CU>Define Budget Entry Documents for
Commitment Carryforward</>).

System Response

The deletion is stopped.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete this entry, you must first remove the use of
reversal reason &V2& for all relevant applications, which may create
budget documents with document type &V1&.
If you want to delete the use of <ZK><ZH>all reversal reasons</></>
(corresponding to the generic value <ZH>'*'</>), then you must remove
the use of <ZK><ZH>all</></> reversal reasons in those applications.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMREV016 - You cannot delete the use of reversal reason &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMREV016 indicates that you cannot delete the use of a reversal reason in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) when you attempt to delete a reversal reason that is still in use or has dependencies in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The reversal reason you are trying to delete is currently being used in transactions or has been assigned to certain documents.
  Dependencies: There may be other configurations or settings that depend on the reversal reason, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the reversal reason.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete a reversal reason, check if it is currently in use. You can do this by reviewing the transactions or documents that reference the reversal reason.
  Remove Dependencies: If the reversal reason is linked to any transactions, you will need to remove those links or