How To Fix NPA_FI002 - Reversal reason &1 is not defined in Financial Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NPA_FI - Messages: FI Interface

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Reversal reason &1 is not defined in Financial Accounting

What causes this issue?

The reason for reversal &V1& is not defined in Customizing of Financial
Accounting.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid reason for reversal. Use input help to see all valid
reversal reasons.
Maintain reasons for reversal in the Customizing for <LS>
Financial Accounting</> under <LS>Document Reversal -> Define reasons
for reversal</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NPA_FI002 - Reversal reason &1 is not defined in Financial Accounting ?

  The SAP error message NPA_FI002 indicates that a reversal reason specified in a financial transaction is not defined in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a document, but the system cannot find the corresponding reversal reason in its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reversal reason you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Entry: The reversal reason might have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain reversal reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Reversal Reason Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document > Document Entry > Define Reversal Reasons.
  Verify if the reversal reason you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Reversal Reason:
  
  If the reversal reason is missing, you can create a new one by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Fill in the required fields, including the reversal reason code and description, and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the reversal reason you are entering is spelled correctly and matches the defined codes in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified reversal reason. If not, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the reversal again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring reversal reasons in Financial Accounting.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 (to check the posting periods) or FB08 (to reverse documents) to assist in your troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NPA_FI002 error and successfully perform the reversal in SAP.