How To Fix J3RFREGINV060 - You cannot delete journal entries that were already included in reporting

J3RFREGINV060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFREGINV - Invoice Registration Journal

• Message number: 060

• Message text: You cannot delete journal entries that were already included in reporting

What causes this issue?

The records with assigned sequential numbers are included in the Invoice
Journal PDF-based form or XML-based file. Such records cannot be changed
and deleted.

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?

Delete existing numbering.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

J3RFREGINV060 - Details

• The SAP error message J3RFREGINV060 indicates that you are attempting to delete journal entries that have already been included in reporting. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or accounting processes where certain entries are locked for deletion to maintain data integrity and accuracy in financial statements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reporting Inclusion: The journal entries you are trying to delete have already been included in a financial report or have been processed in a way that makes them part of the official records.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to prevent the deletion of entries that could compromise the integrity of financial data, especially if they have been reported to external parties or regulatory bodies.
  Posting Period: The entries may belong to a closed posting period, which further restricts modifications or deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reversal Instead of Deletion: Instead of deleting the journal entries, consider reversing them. This maintains the integrity of the financial records while effectively nullifying