How To Fix JBD_POS_API005 - No reversed position change found (change cat. &1, external no. &2)

JBD_POS_API005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No reversed position change found (change cat. &1, external no. &2)

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JBD_POS_API005 - Details

• The SAP error message JBD_POS_API005 indicates that the system could not find a reversed position change for a specific change category and external number. This error typically occurs in the context of position management, particularly when dealing with changes to positions in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reversal Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is no corresponding reversal entry for the position change you are trying to process. This can happen if the reversal was not created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Change Category: The change category specified in the error message may not correspond to a valid or existing entry in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect references to the position changes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the reversal entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Reversal Entry: Verify if a reversal entry