How To Fix F5308 - Document includes already cleared items - reversal not possible

F5308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Document includes already cleared items - reversal not possible

What causes this issue?

A reverse posting clears all line items that are managed as open items.
This is not possible if one of the items in question has already been
cleared by another method.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to reverse the document with the number you
specified, display the cleared items and reset all those items for
which you can find clearing document numbers. Then repeat the reverse
transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F5308 - Details

• The SAP error message F5308, which states "Document includes already cleared items - reversal not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial document that has already been cleared. This means that the document you are trying to reverse has already been settled or cleared against another document, making it impossible to reverse it directly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cleared Items: The document you are trying to reverse has already been cleared, meaning it has been settled against another transaction.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals, especially if they involve cleared items.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any changes to the document.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict the reversal of documents that have cleared items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to reverse. If it has cleared items, you will need to address those first.
  Uncleared Items: If possible, identify any