How To Fix J3897 - Financial object reversed. Changes cause status information to be lost

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Financial object reversed. Changes cause status information to be lost

What causes this issue?

The financial object has the status <LS>Reversed</>. You can change the
financial object, but if you do so, the system resets the status to
<LS>Changed</>.
The information that the financial object has already been reversed is
then lost.
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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3897 - Financial object reversed. Changes cause status information to be lost ?

  The SAP error message J3897, which states "Financial object reversed. Changes cause status information to be lost," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with reversals or adjustments in financial documents. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of a financial object (like a cost object, internal order, or project) that has been reversed, and the system is unable to process changes because it would lead to the loss of important status information.
  Causes:
  
  Reversal of Financial Transactions: The error often arises when a financial transaction has been reversed, and subsequent changes are attempted on that transaction or related objects.
  Status Management: The financial object may have a status that does not allow for further changes after a reversal has been processed.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the financial object, such as missing or incorrect entries that prevent the system