How To Fix EP561 - The reversal of this combination of documents is not permitted

EP561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 561

• Message text: The reversal of this combination of documents is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The combination of documents you have selected for reversal is not
permitted.

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?

Check the selection of documents to be reversed. Note the following:
Documents from the posting of business operations can never be reversed
with other flows and vice versa.
Business operations dependent on financial mathematics cannot be
reversed together.
Documents from different business operations can never be reversed
together.

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 EP561 - The reversal of this combination of documents is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message EP561, which states "The reversal of this combination of documents is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of document reversals in the SAP system, particularly in financial accounting or logistics. This error indicates that the system has identified a specific combination of documents that cannot be reversed due to certain constraints or rules.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals. For example, some financial documents may not allow reversals if they are linked to specific processes or statuses.
  
  
  Status of the Document: The document you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For instance, if the document has already been cleared or settled, it may not be eligible for reversal.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The document may be linked to other documents (e.g., invoices, payments) that have already been processed, making it impossible to reverse the