How To Fix FS539 - Void reason code is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 539

• Message text: Void reason code is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The reasons as to why a check has become invalid, that is, has been
voided, are stored in table TVOID. You may only specify reasons which
are 'Manual allowed' (that is, can be specified manually).

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and take the allowed values from the table.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS539 - Void reason code is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FS539, which states "Void reason code is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or document management in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that a void transaction is being attempted with a reason code that is not permitted by the system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Void Reason Code: The reason code used for voiding a transaction is not defined or is not allowed in the system settings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for voiding transactions may not allow certain reason codes, or the specific transaction type may not support voiding.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Some transaction types may have restrictions on voiding, depending on the business rules set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reason Code Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Check the settings for reason codes under the relevant financial module (FI/CO).
  Ensure that the reason code you are trying to use is defined and allowed for voiding transactions.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Reason Code:
  
  If the reason code is invalid, use a different reason code that is permitted for voiding transactions.
  Consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to identify the correct reason codes.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Check if the transaction type you are trying to void has specific restrictions.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to allow voiding for that transaction type or reason code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on voiding transactions and the use of reason codes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and reason codes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with financial postings, voiding, and reason codes (e.g., FB08 for reversing documents).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the void has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Testing in Development Environment: If changes are made to configurations, it is advisable to test them in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS539 error and successfully process the void transaction.