How To Fix UCR0217 - No original document exists for the reversal document in the same period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCR0 - Messages for Reporting of Transaction Data

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No original document exists for the reversal document in the same period

What causes this issue?

The reversal document contains a reference to an original document that
does not exist or is in another period.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If the original document is posted in another period, you can find it by
running a check over the span of periods (+/-1 month or more) that
contain the reversal month. An error message should appear that refers
to a missing line item in the reversal document mentioned above. The
document that the error message refers to should be the original
document for this reversal document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCR0217 - No original document exists for the reversal document in the same period ?

  The SAP error message UCR0217, which states "No original document exists for the reversal document in the same period," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a document (such as a financial transaction) but the system cannot find the original document that the reversal is supposed to reference. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Found: The original document may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Period Closure: The period in which the original document was posted may have been closed, preventing any reversals from being processed in that period.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the reversal may not match the original document type.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date of the reversal document may not fall within the same period as the original document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict reversals under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Original Document: Check if the original document exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document number or using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document).
  Check Period Status: Ensure that the posting period for the original document is open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen the period (if allowed) or post the reversal in the next open period.
  Correct Document Type: Make sure you are using the correct document type for the reversal. The reversal document type should correspond to the original document type.
  Adjust Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date of the reversal document is within the same period as the original document.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to check if there are any specific settings that might be preventing the reversal.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB08 (Reverse Document) and FB03 (Display Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform reversals in the system.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on document reversals and error handling.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.