How To Fix WS576 - Document &1 cannot be reversed; acct determ. error in reversal doc. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Document &1 cannot be reversed; acct determ. error in reversal doc. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS576 - Document &1 cannot be reversed; acct determ. error in reversal doc. &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS576 Document &1 cannot be reversed; acct determ. error in reversal doc. &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to reverse a document in SAP, but the system cannot determine the correct account assignment for the reversal document. The account determination logic fails during the reversal process, which prevents the reversal from being posted.
  In other words:  
  
  The original document (&1) is being reversed.  
  During reversal, SAP tries to determine the accounts for the reversal document (&2).  
  The account determination procedure (e.g., for tax, revenue, expense, or other account assignments) encounters an error or missing configuration, so the reversal document cannot be created.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing or incorrect account determination configuration:  
  
  The account determination procedure for the reversal document is incomplete or missing.  
  For example, missing GL accounts in the account determination tables (e.g., for tax accounts, revenue accounts, expense accounts).
  
  
  
  Customizing issues:  
  
  Incorrect or incomplete settings in IMG related to account determination for the document type or transaction type used in reversal.
  
  
  
  Master data issues:  
  
  Missing or incorrect master data such as customer/vendor accounts, material master, or tax codes that affect account determination.
  
  
  
  Document type or reversal reason configuration:  
  
  The reversal document type (&2) may not be properly configured to allow reversal or to determine accounts.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Header ? Define Document Types and verify reversal document type settings.
  Check account determination settings relevant to the transaction (e.g., tax account determination, revenue account determination).
  For tax-related issues, check OB40 (Tax Account Determination) or relevant tax customizing.
  For revenue/expense accounts, check VKOA (Account Determination for SD Revenue Accounts) or other relevant account determination tables.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check if the customer/vendor master data is complete and correctly maintained.
  Verify tax codes and their account assignments.
  Check material master data if relevant.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type and Reversal Reason Configuration:
  
  Ensure the reversal document type (&2) is correctly configured to allow reversal postings.
  Check if the reversal reason code is properly maintained and linked to the document type.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Original Document:
  
  Review the original document (&1) to understand which accounts were posted.
  Check if the reversal document type (&2) can determine the same accounts.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes for Analysis:
  
  Use FB03 to display the original document (&1).
  Use OBYC for automatic account determination settings (especially for MM-related postings).
  Use FBL1N/FBL5N to check vendor/customer line items if relevant.
  
  
  
  Debug or Check Logs:
  
  If standard checks do not help, debugging the reversal process or checking system logs may provide more insight.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error is common when reversing documents related to sales, purchasing, or tax postings where account determination is complex.
  Always ensure that the reversal document type is consistent with the original document type and that all necessary customizing is maintained.
  If you recently changed customizing or master data, verify that these changes are complete and consistent.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS576 Document &1 cannot be reversed; acct determ. error in reversal doc. &2
  
  
  Cause
  Account determination failed during reversal document creation due to missing config.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct account determination customizing, master data, and reversal doc type.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  SPRO, OB40, VKOA, OBYC, FB03, FBL1N, FBL5N
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the document types (&1 and &2) or the transaction context, I can help you with more specific guidance.