How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES979 - Postings which are not based on conditions cannot be reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 979

• Message text: Postings which are not based on conditions cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

The chain of documents to be reversed contains non-condition-based
postings such as disbursements or capital transfers. These postings
cannot be reversed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES979 - Postings which are not based on conditions cannot be reversed ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES979 indicates that you are trying to reverse a posting that is not based on conditions. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of contract accounting or revenue recognition, where certain postings are tied to specific conditions or criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Condition Based Posting: The posting you are attempting to reverse was not created based on a condition. In SAP, certain transactions require that the original posting be linked to a condition (like a sales order or contract) to allow for a reversal.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Some transaction types in SAP have specific rules regarding reversals. If the original transaction does not meet these criteria, the system will prevent the reversal.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal, such as being already cleared or settled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Type: Review the original posting to