How To Fix UCF8023 - Reversed reference document &1 will be reposted with reversed dr/cr signs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF8 - Messages for Manual Journal Entry

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Reversed reference document &1 will be reposted with reversed dr/cr signs

What causes this issue?

Reference document &V1& has already been reversed in a later period
(document number/period/fiscal year &V2&).

System Response

The document cannot be reversed twice. Instead, the system posts a new
document in the current period with values that have a reversed
debit/credit sign as compared to the reference document. Keep in mind
that this new document does not refer to the reference document nor to
its reversal document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF8023 - Reversed reference document &1 will be reposted with reversed dr/cr signs ?

  The SAP error message UCF8023 indicates that there is a reversed reference document in the system, which means that the debit and credit signs for a particular document are incorrect. This typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions, where the system detects that the accounting entries do not balance due to the reversal of debit and credit signs.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Entry: The original document may have been entered with the wrong debit/credit signs.
  Reversal of Document: A reversal transaction may have been processed incorrectly, leading to mismatched signs.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies in how debits and credits were recorded.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to financial documents may have resulted in incorrect postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Document: Check the original document referenced in the error message to verify the debit and credit entries. Ensure that they are correctly posted.
  Repost the Document: If the document is indeed incorrect, you may need to reverse the incorrect entry and repost it with the correct debit and credit signs.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as FB08 (to reverse a document) and FB01 (to post a document) to correct the entries.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct entries, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the adjustments are made correctly.
  Check for System Issues: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth checking for any underlying system issues or configurations that could be causing the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like FB03 (to display documents), FB08 (to reverse documents), and FB01 (to post documents).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial postings and document management for further guidance.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial documents in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF8023 error and ensure that your financial postings are accurate.