How To Fix UCF8036 - Document &1 of period &2 is a reversal doc. (rev. doc. &3 of period &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF8 - Messages for Manual Journal Entry

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Document &1 of period &2 is a reversal doc. (rev. doc. &3 of period &4)

What causes this issue?

You want to invert document &V1& of period &V2&. This document reverses
document &V3& of period &V4&.

System Response

Reversal documents cannot be inverted.

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 UCF8036 - Document &1 of period &2 is a reversal doc. (rev. doc. &3 of period &4) ?

  The SAP error message UCF8036 indicates that there is an issue with a reversal document in the context of financial postings. Specifically, it suggests that the document you are trying to process is a reversal document, and it references another document that is related to it. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Document &1: This is the document number you are trying to process.
  Period &2: This is the accounting period of the document you are trying to process.
  Reversal Document &3: This is the document number of the reversal document.
  Period &4: This is the accounting period of the reversal document.
  
  Cause
  The error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Reversal Document Processing: You are attempting to post or process a document that is a reversal of another document, and the system is preventing this action because it is not allowed to post a reversal document in the same period as the original document.
  Period Locking: The accounting period for the original document or the reversal document may be closed or locked, preventing any further postings.
  Incorrect Document Flow: There may be an issue with the sequence of document postings, where the reversal is not properly linked to the original document.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the UCF8036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of both the original document and the reversal document. Ensure that the original document is posted and that the reversal document is in the correct state for processing.
  
  
  Review Accounting Periods: Check if the accounting periods for both documents are open. If the period is closed, you may need to open it again (if allowed by your organization's policies) or process the reversal in the correct open period.
  
  
  Correct Posting Sequence: Ensure that you are following the correct sequence for posting documents. If you are trying to reverse a document, make sure that the original document is posted first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling reversal documents.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FB08 (to reverse a document) or FBRA (to reverse a document with a reference) to manage document reversals properly.
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic: If your organization has custom logic or enhancements in place, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard processing of reversal documents.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document posting and reversal, such as FB01 (Post Document), FB08 (Reverse Document), and FBRA (Reverse Document with Reference).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions you are attempting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.