How To Fix MN690 - An error has occurred during the processing of a reversal document

MN690 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 690

• Message text: An error has occurred during the processing of a reversal document

What causes this issue?

When a reversal document is created for a settlement document for
subsequent settlement, the income update must be reversed if the
document is released to Accounting.
The reversal document must be entered in the index of all settlement
documents for the condition record.
An error occurred here.

System Response

Income and provisions for accruced income are not udated at all (for
the settlement document), so that datasets are not damaged. The index
entries for the reversal document are not created.

How to fix this error?

The exact cause of the error can be found in further additional
messages. The arrangement concerned is &V1&.
This is probably due to a data inconsistency (e.g. in Customizing for
the arrangement data) or an internal program error. If necessary,
contact your system administrator.
Correct the error. Then repeat the statistical update of incomes and
create the missing index entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN690 - An error has occurred during the processing of a reversal document ?

  The SAP error message MN690, which states "An error has occurred during the processing of a reversal document," typically occurs during the reversal of a document in the SAP system, particularly in the context of materials management or inventory management. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reverse may already be in a status that does not allow for reversal (e.g., it may have already been reversed or canceled).
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document may be closed, preventing any further changes or reversals.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the document type or the movement type being used for the reversal.
  Missing Data: Required data for the reversal may be missing or incorrect, such as account assignments or material master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may