How To Fix GA536 - No reversal made, because & (old) has not yet run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 536

• Message text: No reversal made, because & (old) has not yet run

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to reverse &v1& because no processing has been
carried out in the period &V2& through &V3& &V4&.
or
In the period &V2& through &V3& &V4& orders have been settled only
using the settlement functionality available from Release 2.1

System Response

Processing is not started.

How to fix this error?

Check the allocation groups and period entered.
or
Reverse order settlement using the new settlement transaction. This
transaction is found in the <ZH>Orders</> application menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA536 - No reversal made, because & (old) has not yet run ?

  The SAP error message GA536 indicates that a reversal cannot be processed because the original document (indicated by the placeholder "&") has not yet been executed or posted. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when attempting to reverse a transaction that has not been completed or finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Document: The original document that you are trying to reverse has not been posted yet. This could be due to various reasons, such as the document being in a draft state or not being saved.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to reverse may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Timing Issues: The original transaction may be scheduled for a future date, and the reversal is being attempted before that date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the original document. Ensure that it has been posted and is not in a draft or pending state.
  Correct Document Number: Double-check the document number you are trying to reverse. Make sure it is accurate and corresponds to a valid posted document.
  Wait for Posting: If the original document is scheduled for a future date, you may need to wait until that date has passed before attempting the reversal.
  Consult Logs: Review any logs or error messages that may provide additional context about why the original document has not been posted.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB08 (for reversing accounting documents) or AB08 (for reversing asset accounting documents).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific guidance or patches that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting and asset accounting to understand the processes involved in posting and reversing transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GA536 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.