How To Fix WS_MASS102 - Reversal document &1 cannot be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Reversal document &1 cannot be processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS102 - Reversal document &1 cannot be processed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS_MASS102: "Reversal document &1 cannot be processed":
  
  Error Message
  WS_MASS102: Reversal document &1 cannot be processed
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the document number that cannot be processed.
  
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during the processing of reversal documents in SAP, especially in mass processing scenarios such as mass reversal of documents (e.g., in transaction codes like FBRA, F.80, or custom programs for mass reversal).
  Common causes include:
  
  
  Document Status Issues:
  
  The reversal document is already reversed or blocked.
  The document is not in a status that allows reversal.
  The document is locked by another user or process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type or Posting Period:
  
  The reversal document is posted in a closed or incorrect posting period.
  The document type does not allow reversal.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Reference Document:
  
  The reversal document references a document that does not exist or is incorrect.
  The original document has been deleted or archived.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization to reverse the document.
  
  
  
  Technical or Custom Code Issues:
  
  Custom enhancements or user exits might be interfering with the reversal process.
  Incomplete or inconsistent data in the document header or line items.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the reversal document in transaction FB03.
  Ensure the document is not already reversed or blocked.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the reversal document date.
  Use transaction OB52 to check and open posting periods if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type and Settings:
  
  Confirm that the document type allows reversal.
  Review configuration in SPRO under Financial Accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the document is locked.
  Remove locks if they are stale or caused by failed processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK).
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If custom programs or user exits are involved, debug or review the code for issues.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Manually Reverse:
  
  Try to reverse the document manually via FB08 or F.80.
  If mass reversal is failing, try processing documents individually to isolate problematic ones.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number or symptoms.
  If unresolved, raise a support ticket with SAP including detailed logs and document numbers.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03 – Display Document
  FB08 – Reverse Document
  F.80 – Mass Reversal of Documents
  FBRA – Reset Cleared Items (sometimes related)
  SM12 – Display and Delete Lock Entries
  OB52 – Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WS_MASS102 or reversal document processing errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  F_BKPF_BES – Document reversal authorization
  F_BKPF_BUK – Company code authorization
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.