How To Fix 4F255 - Cannot reverse document with status &

4F255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Cannot reverse document with status &

What causes this issue?

You cannot reverse a document that has already been countersigned by
customs.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F255 - Cannot reverse document with status & ?

  The SAP error message 4F255 indicates that you are trying to reverse a document that cannot be reversed due to its current status. This error typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or accounting entries, where certain conditions must be met for a reversal to be allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Cannot reverse document with status &" suggests that the document you are attempting to reverse has a status that prohibits reversal. Common reasons for this include:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for reversal, such as being already cleared, archived, or in a closed period.
  Posting Period: The document might belong to a closed posting period, which prevents any changes or reversals.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific rules regarding reversals.
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies or linked documents that prevent it from being reversed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can