How To Fix T4271 - Current acct-style &2 in company code &1: Activity &3 (&4) reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T4 - Time deposit processing

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Current acct-style &2 in company code &1: Activity &3 (&4) reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T4271 - Current acct-style &2 in company code &1: Activity &3 (&4) reversed ?

  The SAP error message T4271 indicates that there is an issue related to the accounting treatment of an activity in a specific company code. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to reverse an activity that is not allowed due to the current account style settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Account Style Configuration: The error suggests that the current account style for the specified company code does not permit the reversal of the specified activity. This could be due to the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Activity Type Issues: The activity type being reversed may not be set up correctly or may not be allowed for reversal in the current configuration.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any reversals from being processed.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type associated with the activity may have restrictions that prevent reversals.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Style Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system.
  Verify the account style settings and ensure that they allow for the reversal of the specified activity type.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the activity type in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Ensure that the activity type is set up correctly and that it allows for reversals.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings in the system.
  If the posting period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow for the reversal.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the document type settings associated with the activity.
  Ensure that the document type allows for reversals.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message T4271.
  You may also want to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document types), OKEQ (for activity types), and OB52 (for posting periods) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test reversal to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.