How To Fix GI594 - Reversal not possible; document can only be posted as part of migration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 594

• Message text: Reversal not possible; document can only be posted as part of migration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI594 - Reversal not possible; document can only be posted as part of migration ?

  The SAP error message GI594, which states "Reversal not possible; document can only be posted as part of migration," typically occurs in the context of financial or inventory document postings. This error indicates that the document you are trying to reverse is part of a migration process, and SAP does not allow the reversal of such documents outside of that context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Migration Documents: The document in question is likely part of a data migration process, such as a migration from a legacy system to SAP S/4HANA or another SAP system. During migration, certain documents are created that are not intended to be reversed in the same way as regular transactional documents.
  Document Type Restrictions: Some document types in SAP are restricted from being reversed to maintain data integrity during migration processes.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent reversals of specific document types or in specific scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Migration Status: Verify if