How To Fix J3RFREGINV091 - Fields ôOrig. Rev. Inv. No.ö and ôOrig. Rev. Inv. Yearö should be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFREGINV - Invoice Registration Journal

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Fields ôOrig. Rev. Inv. No.ö and ôOrig. Rev. Inv. Yearö should be empty

What causes this issue?

You are creating a corrective invoice or revision of a corrective
invoice, but you filled the <LS>Orig. Rev. Inv. No.</> or the <LS>Orig.
Rev. Inv. Year</> fields under the <LS>Original Invoice </>group box.

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?

Enter a revision document number and year under the <LS>Corrective
Invoice </>group box only.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFREGINV091 - Fields ôOrig. Rev. Inv. No.ö and ôOrig. Rev. Inv. Yearö should be empty ?

  The SAP error message J3RFREGINV091, which states that the fields "Orig. Rev. Inv. No." and "Orig. Rev. Inv. Year" should be empty, typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition or invoice processing in the SAP system. This error is often related to the handling of revenue recognition documents, particularly when there are inconsistencies in the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The fields "Orig. Rev. Inv. No." and "Orig. Rev. Inv. Year" are expected to be empty for certain types of transactions, such as when creating a new revenue recognition document. If these fields are populated, it indicates that the system is expecting a different type of transaction.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate when these fields should be populated or left empty. If the configuration is not aligned with the business process, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type being processed may not be compatible with the data being entered. For example, if you are trying to reverse or adjust an invoice, the system may expect these fields to be filled out.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that when you are creating or processing a document, the fields "Orig. Rev. Inv. No." and "Orig. Rev. Inv. Year" are indeed empty if the business process requires them to be. If they are filled, clear these fields and try again.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to revenue recognition and invoice processing. Ensure that the configuration aligns with your business processes and that the system is set up correctly to handle the types of transactions you are processing.
  
  
  Document Type Verification: Verify that the document type you are using is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. If you are attempting to reverse or adjust an invoice, ensure that you are using the correct document type that allows for this action.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to configuration or data entry processes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for revenue recognition and invoice processing for detailed guidelines on how these fields should be handled.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.