How To Fix INV170 - The document was set to 'To Be Reversed' by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 170

• Message text: The document was set to 'To Be Reversed' by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV170 - The document was set to 'To Be Reversed' by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message INV170 indicates that a document has been marked for reversal by a user. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as invoices or journal entries, where a user has initiated a reversal process.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user has set a document to be reversed, but the reversal process has not been completed or is in a pending state.
  The document may be locked for further processing due to the reversal status.
  There may be restrictions or conditions in the system that prevent the document from being processed further until the reversal is completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the INV170 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. If it is marked as 'To Be Reversed', you may need to complete the reversal process.
  
  
  Complete the Reversal: If you have the necessary permissions, proceed to complete the reversal of the document. This may involve executing a reversal transaction in SAP.
  
  
  Consult with the User: If you are not the user who set the document to be reversed, consult with that user to understand the reason for the reversal and whether they intend to complete it.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the document that would prevent further processing. You can check transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to see if the document is locked by another user.
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to process the document. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs or error logs for any additional information that might provide context for the error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB08 (for reversing documents) and FBRA (for reversing a document with a reference).
  User Roles: Understand the roles and permissions associated with document reversal in your SAP environment.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for specific details on handling document reversals and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the INV170 error and proceed with the necessary actions regarding the document in question.