How To Fix JBD_LITR_MSG003 - Transaction &2 does not exist in company code &1 or was reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBD_LITR_MSG - Listed transaction: messages for API interfaces

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Transaction &2 does not exist in company code &1 or was reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBD_LITR_MSG003 - Transaction &2 does not exist in company code &1 or was reversed ?

  The SAP error message JBD_LITR_MSG003 indicates that a specific transaction (identified by the transaction number) does not exist in the specified company code or has been reversed. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of journal entries or postings.
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Does Not Exist: The transaction number you are trying to reference may not exist in the specified company code. This could be due to a typo in the transaction number or because the transaction was never created.
  Transaction Reversed: The transaction may have been reversed, meaning that it has been canceled or voided in the system. In this case, the original transaction would no longer be available for further processing.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified may not be the one where the transaction was posted. This could happen if there is a mix-up in the company codes during data entry or processing.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be issues with data consistency in the database, possibly due to incomplete updates or system errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Transaction Number: Double-check the transaction number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Company Code: Ensure that you are using the correct company code. You can do this by reviewing the transaction details or consulting with your finance team.
  Review Transaction Status: If the transaction has been reversed, you may need to look for the reversal entry or create a new transaction if necessary.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs or transaction history to see if there are any indications of why the transaction is not found or if it has been reversed.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that can help you navigate financial postings, such as FB03 (Display Document), FB08 (Reverse Document), and others.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial transactions and error messages for more context and troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view or modify the transactions in question, as restrictions may lead to similar error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.