How To Fix GPD053 - You cannot cancel the document

GPD053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPD - Pegging & Distribution

• Message number: 053

• Message text: You cannot cancel the document

What causes this issue?

The goods movement material- material cannot be cancelled since the
quantity to be posted was assigned to indiviual purchase orders when
the goods movement document was posted.

System Response

The document cannot be cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Instaead of a cancellation, execute another material - material
posting.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPD053 - You cannot cancel the document ?

  The SAP error message GPD053, which states "You cannot cancel the document," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with goods movements, purchase orders, or other transactional documents. This error indicates that the system has determined that the document in question cannot be canceled due to certain conditions or statuses.
  Causes of GPD053
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the document has already been fully processed or if it has been referenced by other documents (like invoices or payments), it may be locked for cancellation.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to cancel the document. This can happen if the user role does not include the required authorizations.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific rules that prevent cancellation. For instance, some financial documents may require a reversal instead of