Error: "Warning, unable to void transaction"

Summary

When trying to void an invoice, payment, or other transaction in Sage 100 Contractor, the system displays the error: "Warning: Unable to void transaction."

Cause

  • The journal transaction has the Status of 2-Cleared.
  • The transaction posts to period zero.
  • The Source button is available at the bottom of the record.
  • The journal record was saved as part of a Trial Bank Reconciliation.
  • AP credits were used in the vendor payment.
  • AR receipts have applied credits.
  • AR receipts have applied overpayments.
  • A final saved Bank Reconciliation was undone.
  • Audit errors exist in 1-6 Period/Fiscal Year Management.

Resolution

Follow the steps below based on the cause of the error.

  1. Change the journal status

    • Set the Status to 1-Open.
    • Save the record.
    • Recall the record.
    • Void the journal transaction.
  2. Reverse the payment

    • You can't void payments posted to period zero.
    • Reverse the payment instead.
    • Refer to Related Solutions: "How do I correct, void or reverse an Accounts Payable check from the prior year period zero?"
  3. Void from the source

    • Click Go To Source at the bottom of the record.
    • Void the transaction from the source record.
  4. Resolve Trial Bank Reconciliation

    • Check if Active in Check Reconciliation is selected.
    • Finish the reconciliation, or open all previously cleared transactions.
    • Save the Bank Reconciliation with a Final status.
    • Void the journal transaction.
  5. Reverse the transaction

    • If credits were applied to open invoices, you can't void the transaction.
    • Reverse the Invoice, Credit, and Checks instead.
  6. Reverse AR receipts

    • Go to 3-3 Cash Receipts.
    • Reverse the receipts.
  7. Reverse overpayment receipts

    • Refer to the attached document to reverse the cash receipt.
  8. Fix undone reconciliations

    • Undoing a Bank Reconciliation reopens all included transactions.
    • If the source is unavailable, schedule a file fix to restore the GL transaction to voided status.
  9. Fix audit errors

    • Connect to the company with Administrator rights.
    • Open the company exclusively.
    • Go to 1-6 Period/Fiscal Year Management.
    • Click Recalculate Balances.

Related Solutions

How do I reverse a cash receipt?

How do I void a payroll record?

How do I correct, void or reverse an Accounts Payable check from the prior year (period zero)?

 

Solution Properties

Solution ID
222924250017883
Last Modified Date
Mon Oct 20 16:38:05 UTC 2025
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