How To Fix INV166 - The document was reversed by user &1

INV166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 166

• Message text: The document was reversed by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV166 - The document was reversed by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message INV166, which states "The document was reversed by user &1," typically occurs in the context of invoice processing or document management within the SAP system. This message indicates that a particular document (such as an invoice) has been reversed by a user, and as a result, certain actions cannot be performed on that document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Reversal: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to process has already been reversed. This means that the original document has been canceled or reversed by a user, and any further processing on this document is not allowed.
  User Action: The message specifies the user who performed the reversal, which can help in tracking down the action that led to this error.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may restrict certain actions on documents that have been reversed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the