How To Fix WS283 - The reversal document differs from original doc.& (field &, new &, old &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 283

• Message text: The reversal document differs from original doc.& (field &, new &, old &)

What causes this issue?

The system found differences between the reversal document and the
original settlement document &V1& at header level of the settlement
document. Further processing of the documents is not possible.
The difference occurs in field &V2&. The original value is &V3&, and the
new value is &V4&.

System Response

Reversal of the document is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the cause of the differences.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS283 - The reversal document differs from original doc.& (field &, new &, old &) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message WS283:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS283
  Text:
  
  The reversal document differs from original doc.& (field &, new &, old &)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the reversal of a document (e.g., accounting document, invoice, etc.) when the system detects that certain key fields in the reversal document do not match the corresponding fields in the original document. SAP expects the reversal document to mirror specific fields exactly to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  Typical fields that might cause this error include:
  
  Company Code
  Document Date
  Posting Date
  Currency
  Document Type
  Reference Number
  Amounts or other key header or line item fields
  
  The error message will specify which field(s) differ, showing the field name (&), the new value (&), and the old value (&).
  
  Why does this happen?
  
  Manual changes or overrides during reversal.
  Customization or user-exits that modify reversal document fields.
  Incorrect reversal parameters or posting date.
  Currency or company code mismatch.
  System inconsistencies or data corruption (rare).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Error Message Details:
  
  Identify which field(s) differ by looking at the message variables (&). This tells you exactly which field is causing the mismatch.
  
  
  Compare Original and Reversal Document Fields:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the original document and the reversal document (if created partially). Compare the fields mentioned in the error.
  
  
  Correct the Reversal Parameters:  
  
  Ensure that the reversal is done with the correct company code, posting date, and document type.
  Use standard SAP reversal transactions like FB08 or F.80 to avoid manual errors.
  Avoid manual changes to reversal documents unless absolutely necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for User-Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If your system has custom code that modifies reversal documents, verify that it does not alter key fields incorrectly.
  
  
  Recreate the Reversal Document:
  
  If the reversal document was partially created or corrupted, cancel it and try reversing the original document again using standard SAP transactions.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address known issues related to reversal document mismatches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB08 – Reverse Document
  F.80 – Reverse Document (Mass)
  FB03 – Display Document
  FBRA – Reset Cleared Items (if relevant)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS283 or reversal document mismatches.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module documentation on document reversal processes.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS283: The reversal document differs from original document (field mismatch)
  
  
  Cause
  Key fields in reversal document differ from original document
  
  
  Solution
  Check fields, use correct reversal transaction, avoid manual changes, check custom code
  
  
  Tools
  FB08, FB03, F.80, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact field names and values from the error message, I can help you analyze the specific mismatch further.