How To Fix GL204 - Enter another interval for the reversal

GL204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Enter another interval for the reversal

What causes this issue?

You have tried to reverse a rollup for several periods. However, this
rollup has already been reversed for at least one period in the
execution interval you have entered. If you now reverse the rollup for
these periods, many periods will be reversed twice which could lead to
inconsistencies.

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?

Please enter a new interval for the reversal.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL204 - Enter another interval for the reversal ?

  The SAP error message GL204 "Enter another interval for the reversal" typically occurs when you are trying to reverse a document in the General Ledger (GL) that does not fall within the allowed reversal period. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Cause:
  
  Reversal Period Restrictions: The reversal period may be closed or restricted in the system settings. For example, if you are trying to reverse a document from a previous fiscal year or a period that has been closed, the system will not allow the reversal.
  Document Type Settings: Certain document types may have specific settings that restrict reversals to certain periods.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not allow reversals for certain types of transactions or in certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Period Status: Verify the status of the period you are trying to reverse. You can do this by checking the period closing settings in the Financial