How To Fix AH897 - Billing document &1 with origin &2 cannot be reversed

AH897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Billing document &1 with origin &2 cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

Billing document &v1& has origin indicator &V2&.
The document has therefore not been generated by IS-U or during the
migration. Such documents cannot be reversed by means of a billing
reversal.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH897 - Billing document &1 with origin &2 cannot be reversed ?

  The SAP error message AH897 indicates that a billing document cannot be reversed due to its origin. This error typically arises in the context of billing and invoicing processes within SAP, particularly when trying to reverse a billing document that has certain restrictions based on its origin.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Origin: The billing document you are trying to reverse may have been created from a source that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the billing document originated from a specific transaction type or process that has restrictions on reversals.
  Status of the Document: The billing document may be in a status that does not permit reversal, such as being fully paid or having been settled in a financial transaction.
  Customizations: There may be custom configurations in your SAP system that restrict the reversal of certain types of billing documents based on business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Origin: Review the origin of the billing document. If