Summary -

In this topic, we described about the below sections -

Incorrect document entry can be reversed and can also clear the open items. A document can only be reversed if -

  • It contains no cleared items
  • It contains only customer, vendor and G/L account items
  • It was posted with Financial Accounting
  • All entered values such as business area, cost center and tax code are still valid

Reverse a Document: -

Below process is to reverse the already posted document 100000004.

Step-1: Click on SAP Menu → Accounting → Financial Accounting → General Ledger → Document → Reverse → FB08 – Individual Reversal.

Document Reversal

(OR)

Enter the transaction code FB08 in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.

Document Reversal

Step-2: In the next screen, enter the below details.

  • Document number of the Document to be reversed
  • Company code of the Document posting
  • Fiscal Year for the Posting
  • Reversal Code (Reason for Reversal)
  • Posting date Or Posting period
Note: If document has allotted a check for payment, enter the reason code to void the check.
Document Reversal

Step-3: Check the document by pressing Display before reversal.

Document Reversal

Step-4: Check the document.

Document Reversal

Step-5: Move back to previous screen and then press Save from the Standard toolbar.

Document Reversal

Step-6: Check the status bar for the generated reversal document number.

Document Reversal

Technical Information: -

  • Transaction Code: - FB08
  • Navigation path: - SAP Menu → Accounting → Financial Accounting → General Ledger → Document → Reverse → FB08 – Individual Reversal