How To Fix RERACA016 - Posting process &1 was successfully reversed by reversal process &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RERACA - Messages for Package RE_RA_CA Accounting Interface

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Posting process &1 was successfully reversed by reversal process &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RERACA016 - Posting process &1 was successfully reversed by reversal process &2 ?

  The SAP error message RERACA016 indicates that a posting process (identified by &1) was successfully reversed by a reversal process (identified by &2). This message typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when a reversal of a previous posting is executed.
  Cause:
  
  Successful Reversal: The message indicates that the reversal process has been completed successfully. This is not an error per se but rather an informational message indicating that the reversal has taken place.
  Posting Process: The original posting (process &1) has been reversed, which means that the financial impact of that posting has been negated.
  Reversal Process: The reversal process (process &2) is the transaction that has been executed to reverse the original posting.
  
  Solution:
  Since RERACA016 is an informational message rather than an error, no specific action is required unless you are expecting a different outcome. However, if you are looking to understand or verify the reversal:
  
  Check the Reversal Document: Review the reversal document created by the reversal process to ensure that it reflects the correct amounts and accounts.
  Review Original Posting: If you need to analyze the original posting, you can look up the document number associated with process &1 to understand what was reversed.
  Confirm Financial Impact: Ensure that the financial statements reflect the reversal correctly and that the balances are as expected.
  Documentation: Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes, showing both the original posting and the reversal.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB08: Reverse Document
  AB08: Reverse Asset Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific issues related to the reversal process in your version of SAP.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform reversals and view related documents.
  Training: If you are new to SAP or financial processes, consider training or resources on financial document management and reversal processes.
  
  If you encounter this message in a context where you did not expect a reversal to occur, you may need to investigate further to understand why the reversal was executed and whether it was intended.