How To Fix WS864 - Settlement documents &1 for arrangement &2 cannot be partially reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Settlement documents &1 for arrangement &2 cannot be partially reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS864 - Settlement documents &1 for arrangement &2 cannot be partially reversed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS864: Settlement documents &1 for arrangement &2 cannot be partially reversed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to partially reverse a settlement document that was created for a particular settlement arrangement, but the system does not allow partial reversal of that settlement document. In SAP, settlement documents related to certain arrangements (such as WBS elements, internal orders, or other controlling objects) are often designed to be reversed only fully, not partially.
  The system enforces this to maintain consistency and integrity of settlement postings. Partial reversal could lead to inconsistencies in the settlement process, as the settlement document represents a complete settlement of costs or revenues for the arrangement.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Settlement Document: A document generated when costs or revenues are settled from a sender object (e.g., internal order, WBS element) to receiver objects.
  Arrangement: The controlling object or settlement receiver arrangement (e.g., internal order number, WBS element).
  Partial Reversal: Reversing only part of the original document's line items or amounts.
  
  SAP does not allow partial reversal of settlement documents because the settlement is considered a single, atomic transaction for the arrangement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Full Reversal Only:
  
  Reverse the entire settlement document instead of trying to reverse only part of it. Use the standard reversal transaction (e.g., FB08 or the relevant settlement reversal transaction) to reverse the full document.
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure the settlement document is not already partially reversed or locked.
  
  
  If Partial Correction Needed:  
  
  Reverse the full settlement document.
  Make the necessary corrections on the original sender object (e.g., internal order, WBS element).
  Run the settlement process again to create a new, corrected settlement document.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If partial reversal is a business requirement, check with your SAP FI/CO consultant if any custom development or configuration changes are possible, but standard SAP does not support partial reversal of settlement documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  Settlement: KO88 (Internal Order Settlement), CJ88 (WBS Element Settlement)  
  Document Reversal: FB08 (Reverse Document)  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to settlement document reversal restrictions for your SAP version.
  Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Settlement rules and reversal behavior are influenced by controlling area and object settings.
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal under Controlling (CO) ? Internal Orders or Project System ? Settlement.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario, I can help with more specific steps.