How To Fix GK889 - Reversed document &1 &2 &3 will be reposted with reversed values

GK889 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Reversed document &1 &2 &3 will be reposted with reversed values

What causes this issue?

The document you want to reverse with number &V2& in dimension &V1& and
fiscal year &V3& has already been reversed in a newer period. It cannot
be reversed twice. Instead, the system will post a new document with
reversed values, if applicable with an automatic reversal document in
the subsequent period.

System Response

The system posts a new document with a reference (see above).

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK889 - Details

• The SAP error message GK889 indicates that a document has been reversed and that the system will repost it with reversed values. This message typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling, particularly when dealing with document reversals in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reversal of Document: The error occurs when a document (e.g., an invoice, journal entry, etc.) has been reversed, and the system is attempting to repost it with the opposite values. This is a standard behavior in SAP to maintain the integrity of financial records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for document reversals.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect entries that prevent the system from processing the reversal correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the original document and the reversal document. Ensure that the reversal has been processed