How To Fix F5579 - Resetting this reverse document is not possible

F5579 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Resetting this reverse document is not possible

What causes this issue?

The down payment request was reversed in SD.

The system required a reverse document to be created after resetting a
clearing procedure as otherwise documents would have been generated in
the system which could not have been processed correctly. The following
cases require the clearing document to be reversed:

Exchange rate differences were posted.
ELSE
A document involved in a clearing procedure was posted net.
ELSE
The payment document was posted with withholding tax.

Currency &V2& in the reversed clearing document &V1& does not match
currency &V3& in one of the documents that was cleared.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5579 - Resetting this reverse document is not possible ?

  The SAP error message F5579, which states "Resetting this reverse document is not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with reversing documents in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error F5579
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the document has already been cleared or settled, it may not be possible to reverse it.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document may be closed. If the document belongs to a closed period, SAP will not allow any changes, including reversals.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversals. For instance, some financial documents may not be eligible for reversal based on company policy or configuration.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The document may