How To Fix GLE_MCA689 - Document &1 can not be reversed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Document &1 can not be reversed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA689 - Document &1 can not be reversed ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA689, which states "Document &1 can not be reversed," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and document management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the specific document (identified by &1) cannot be reversed for various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow reversal. For example, if the document has already been cleared or settled, it cannot be reversed.
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document may be closed. If the document belongs to a closed period, reversal is not permitted.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reversal. For instance, some financial documents may not be reversible based on company policy or configuration.
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies on other documents or transactions that prevent it from being reversed.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to