How To Fix F5793 - Reversal is not possible, a payment order already exists.

F5793 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 793

• Message text: Reversal is not possible, a payment order already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5793 - Reversal is not possible, a payment order already exists. ?

  The SAP error message F5793, which states "Reversal is not possible, a payment order already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to reverse a financial transaction (like a payment) that has already been processed and for which a payment order has been created. This situation can arise in various financial processes within SAP, particularly in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Payment Order: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing payment order associated with the transaction you are trying to reverse. This means that the system has already processed a payment related to the original transaction.
  Transaction Status: The transaction you are trying to reverse may be in a status that does not allow for reversal due to the existence of the payment order.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict reversals when payment orders are present.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the