How To Fix G00827 - Held documents cannot be reversed (please adjust)

G00827 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 827

• Message text: Held documents cannot be reversed (please adjust)

What causes this issue?

You specified a held document for the reversal. The system can only
reverse documents that are already posted.

System Response

Processing not possible.

How to fix this error?

For the reverse, enter the number of a template document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G00827 - Details

• The SAP error message G00827, which states "Held documents cannot be reversed (please adjust)," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with held documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are documents that are currently on hold and cannot be reversed until the hold status is resolved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Held Document Status: The document in question is marked as "held," which means it is not in a state that allows for reversal. This could be due to various reasons, such as pending approvals, missing information, or other business rules that prevent the document from being processed further.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configurations that dictate when a document can be reversed. If a document is held due to these settings, it will not allow reversal until the conditions are met.
  Incomplete Transactions: The document may be part of an incomplete transaction or process that needs to