How To Fix GK882 - Reversal requires a document number

GK882 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 882

• Message text: Reversal requires a document number

What causes this issue?

You selected Reversal, but did not specify the document number of the
document to be reversed.

System Response

Cannot post reversal entry

How to fix this error?

Enter the number of the document to be reversed and the fiscal year, in
which the document was posted.

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.

GK882 - Details

• The SAP error message GK882, which states "Reversal requires a document number," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document (such as a journal entry or invoice) without specifying the document number that you want to reverse. This error is common in the context of financial transactions in SAP, particularly in modules like FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a document number in the reversal transaction screen.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support reversals or may require additional information.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform a reversal, leading to incomplete data being processed.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect how reversals are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Document Number: Ensure that you enter the correct document number that you wish to