How To Fix F5697 - Not possible to reset cleared items (document without parallel currency)

F5697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Not possible to reset cleared items (document without parallel currency)

What causes this issue?

Document &V1& &V2& &V3& was posted and cleared before parallel
currencies were implemented in the system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This means that the cleared items cannot be reset 'open' status.
If, after being reset, the document was again cleared or reversed, this
clearing would be allocated an exchange rate difference item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5697 - Not possible to reset cleared items (document without parallel currency) ?

  The SAP error message F5697, "Not possible to reset cleared items (document without parallel currency)," typically occurs when you attempt to reset cleared items in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, but the document in question does not have a parallel currency set up. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to reverse a clearing document or when performing a reconciliation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Configuration: The document you are trying to reset or reverse does not have a parallel currency defined. In SAP, parallel currencies are used to manage multiple currencies for financial reporting and accounting purposes.
  Clearing Status: The items you are trying to reset have already been cleared, and the system does not allow the reset of cleared items if the document lacks the necessary currency configuration.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type or the nature of the document may not support the resetting of cleared items without parallel currency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Currency