How To Fix F5728 - Migrated clearing documents cannot be cancelled

F5728 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Migrated clearing documents cannot be cancelled

What causes this issue?

Documents that were cleared in R/2 and have since been migrated to the
ERP system cannot be processed with the 'Reset cleared items'
transaction.

System Response

Die gewnnsche Funktion kann nicht ausgefnhrt werden.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5728 - Migrated clearing documents cannot be cancelled ?

  The SAP error message F5728, which states "Migrated clearing documents cannot be cancelled," typically occurs when you attempt to cancel a clearing document that has been migrated from a legacy system into SAP. This situation often arises during data migration processes, where historical data is imported into the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Migration Status: The clearing document in question has been migrated from a legacy system and is marked as such in the SAP database. Migrated documents are often treated differently than those created directly in SAP.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types or statuses may not allow for cancellation, especially if they are linked to historical data.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the cancellation of migrated documents to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to cancel. If it is indeed a migrated document, you will not be able to cancel it directly.
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