How To Fix GL227 - Rollup already executed, cannot be reversed

GL227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Rollup already executed, cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

The rollup has already been executed for the specified periods.
However, you cannot reverse previous executions.

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?

You can either delete the accumulation indicator to overwrite existing
data, or you can use a reset sequence to reset existing data before
rolling again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL227 - Rollup already executed, cannot be reversed ?

  The SAP error message GL227 ("Rollup already executed, cannot be reversed") typically occurs in the context of the General Ledger (GL) accounting module when attempting to reverse a rollup process that has already been executed. This error indicates that the system has detected that a rollup operation has already been completed for the specified period, and therefore, it cannot be reversed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Rollup Process Completed: The rollup process for the specified period has already been executed, which consolidates data from lower-level accounts to higher-level accounts.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting. Once a rollup is executed, reversing it could lead to discrepancies in financial data.
  Incorrect Attempt to Reverse: Users may mistakenly attempt to reverse a rollup without understanding that it is a one-way process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Rollup Status: Verify the status of the rollup for the relevant period. You can do this by checking the rollup logs or