How To Fix JBD_POS_API004 - Enter a valid reversal indicator ('1','2' or ' ')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBD_POS_API - Positions: Message Class for API Layer

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a valid reversal indicator ('1','2' or ' ')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBD_POS_API004 - Enter a valid reversal indicator ('1','2' or ' ') ?

  The SAP error message JBD_POS_API004 indicates that there is an issue with the reversal indicator being used in a transaction. This error typically occurs when the system expects a valid reversal indicator but receives an invalid value instead. The valid values for the reversal indicator are:
  
  '1' for a reversal of a document
  '2' for a reversal of a document with a different reason
  ' ' (blank) for no reversal
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Input: The reversal indicator provided in the transaction is not one of the valid options ('1', '2', or ' ').
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry when inputting the reversal indicator.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be passing an invalid value to the API.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected