How To Fix RM196 - Material movement with document & and activity posting reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Material movement with document & and activity posting reversed

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The system cancelled the material movement posting and the activity
posting in <DS:GLOS:cost_object_controlling>cost object controlling>.
The material movement is recorded in document &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM196 - Material movement with document & and activity posting reversed ?

  The SAP error message RM196, which states "Material movement with document & and activity posting reversed," typically occurs during the processing of material movements, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or transfer postings. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the material document or that the system is unable to reverse a material movement due to certain conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Document Status: The material document you are trying to reverse may already be in a status that does not allow for reversal, such as being part of a subsequent transaction.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the document may be closed, preventing any further changes or reversals.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals based on configuration settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material document that prevents the reversal from being processed.
  Dependencies on Other Transactions: The material movement may be