FI reversal
Reversal not possible because document is already cleared
FB08 or another reversal process rejects a document because one or more open items have already been cleared.
Quick answer
- Most likely cause
- The document participated in a clearing/payment after it was posted.
- Check first
- Document clearing status in FB03.
- First resolution step
- Follow the approved reset-clearing/reversal sequence for the business process.
Likely root causes
- The document participated in a clearing/payment after it was posted.
- A downstream process cleared the item automatically.
- The user is trying to reverse the wrong document in the chain.
What to inspect
- Document clearing status in FB03.
- Clearing document and date.
- Downstream payment, credit memo or reset-clearing history.
Resolution path
- Follow the approved reset-clearing/reversal sequence for the business process.
- Reverse dependent documents first where accounting policy permits.
- Do not manipulate clearing fields directly.
- Verify open-item and ledger balances after the correction.
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