How To Fix EP556 - Reversal of documents from euro conversion not possible

EP556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Reversal of documents from euro conversion not possible

What causes this issue?

You have tried to reverse a document from a contract currency
conversion.

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?

To reverse this document you need to reset the contract currency
conversion.

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 EP556 - Reversal of documents from euro conversion not possible ?

  The SAP error message EP556, which states "Reversal of documents from euro conversion not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions that involve currency conversion, particularly when dealing with the euro. This error can arise when attempting to reverse a document that was originally created during a currency conversion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Currency Conversion Issues: The error often occurs when a document was created as part of a euro conversion process, and the system does not allow for the reversal of such documents due to specific settings or restrictions in the configuration.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent their reversal, especially if they are related to currency conversion.
  Posting Periods: The posting period for the original document may be closed, which can prevent reversals.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration regarding euro conversion and document reversal may not allow for such actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the document type of the