How To Fix WS824 - Partial reversal for posting status &1 not allowed (doc. must be in FI)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Partial reversal for posting status &1 not allowed (doc. must be in FI)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS824 - Partial reversal for posting status &1 not allowed (doc. must be in FI) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS824 Partial reversal for posting status &1 not allowed (doc. must be in FI)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform a partial reversal of a document that is not posted in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. The system expects the document to be an FI document to allow partial reversal, but the document you are trying to reverse is either:
  
  Not an FI document (e.g., a document from Controlling (CO), Materials Management (MM), or other modules), or  
  The document's posting status does not permit partial reversal (e.g., it might be a parked document, or a document with a status that restricts reversal).
  
  In SAP, partial reversals are only allowed for documents that are fully posted in FI, because FI documents have the necessary accounting entries and status to support partial reversal.
  
  Explanation of the Message Variables:
  
  &1: Posting status of the document (e.g., parked, posted, etc.)
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type and Posting Status:
  
  Verify that the document you want to reverse is an FI document.
  Use transaction FB03 to display the document and check its status.
  Confirm that the document is fully posted and not parked or blocked.
  
  
  
  If the document is not an FI document:
  
  Partial reversal is not possible. You may need to reverse the entire document or use the appropriate module-specific reversal transaction.
  
  
  
  If the document is parked or not fully posted:
  
  Complete the posting of the document first.
  Then try the partial reversal again.
  
  
  
  Use Full Reversal if Partial Reversal is Not Allowed:
  
  If partial reversal is not supported for the document type or status, consider performing a full reversal using transaction FB08 or the appropriate reversal transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and Configuration:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to perform reversals.
  Check if any customizations or user exits restrict partial reversals for certain document types.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB08 – Reverse Document (full reversal)
  FBRA – Reset Cleared Items
  FBV0 – Parked Document Reversal
  FB03 – Display Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to reversal restrictions for certain document types.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on document reversal and posting statuses.
  
  
  
  Posting Statuses:
  
  Parked (not yet posted)
  Posted (fully posted in FI)
  Cleared (already cleared against another document)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Partial reversal is only allowed for fully posted FI documents.
  The error indicates the document is either not an FI document or not fully posted.
  Verify document type and status, then proceed with full reversal or complete posting as needed.
  
  
  If you provide the exact posting status (&1) or document type, I can help you with more specific guidance.