How To Fix WZ218 - No correction entry possible for object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No correction entry possible for object &

What causes this issue?

No correction entry is possible for this object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create a correction entry for the object subsequently.

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  Error Message
  WZ218 - No correction entry possible for object &
  
  The ampersand (&) is a placeholder for the object name or number.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to make a correction entry (such as a reversal, cancellation, or correction posting) for an object (e.g., a document, asset, or transaction) for which the system does not allow correction entries.
  Common causes include:
  
  The object is already fully cleared or closed.
  The object is in a status that does not permit corrections (e.g., locked, archived, or finalized).
  The object type or transaction does not support correction entries.
  The correction period is closed or the posting period is locked.
  The document or object is referenced in a way that prevents corrections (e.g., linked to other documents or processes that disallow changes).
  The object is a special type (e.g., certain asset transactions, settlement documents) that do not allow corrections.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Verify the status of the object/document.
  Ensure it is not locked, cleared, or archived.
  If the object is closed, you may not be able to correct it.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Verify that the posting period for the correction is open.
  If the period is closed, open it temporarily or use a different period.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Confirm that the transaction or object type supports correction entries.
  Some objects require special procedures for corrections (e.g., asset retirements).
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Correction Methods:
  
  If direct correction is not possible, consider:
  
  Creating a reversal document.
  Posting an offsetting entry.
  Using specific correction transactions or programs designed for the object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the system customizing allows corrections for the object.
  Verify user authorizations for making corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the specific object or transaction.
  Sometimes, patches or updates fix issues related to correction entries.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions depending on the object, e.g., FB08 (Document Reversal), AB08 (Asset Document Reversal), etc.
  SAP Modules: Common in FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), and Asset Accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZ218 or the specific object.
  Debugging: If you have development access, debugging the program where the error occurs can help identify the exact check causing the error.
  
  
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  Error
  WZ218 - No correction entry possible for object &
  
  
  Cause
  Object status or type does not allow corrections; posting period closed; object locked or finalized
  
  
  Solution
  Check object status, posting period, transaction type; use alternative correction methods; verify authorizations
  
  
  Related TCodes
  FB08, AB08, etc.
  
  
  Modules
  FI, CO, Asset Accounting
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific object or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.