How To Fix UCF8027 - Reference document &1 already reversed; inverse entry is not possible

UCF8027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF8 - Messages for Manual Journal Entry

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Reference document &1 already reversed; inverse entry is not possible

What causes this issue?

Reference document &V1& has already been reversed in a later period
(document number/period/fiscal year of reversal document: &V2&). In
this case, the system posts a new document with reversed debit/credit
signs only if the current posting period is the same as the posting
period of the reference document. However, these two periods differ.

System Response

The reference document cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Change the current posting period to that of reference document &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF8027 - Reference document &1 already reversed; inverse entry is not possible ?

  The SAP error message UCF8027 indicates that a reference document has already been reversed, and therefore, an inverse entry cannot be created. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to reverse a document that has already been reversed or when attempting to create a new entry based on a document that has already been processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Already Reversed: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to reverse has already been reversed in the system. SAP does not allow reversing a document that has already been marked as reversed.
  Incorrect Document Reference: You may be referencing the wrong document or using an incorrect document number that has already been processed.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that prevent the reversal of certain types of documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are