How To Fix KEPSL072 - Reference document has been cancelled or it is a cancellation

KEPSL072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Reference document has been cancelled or it is a cancellation

What causes this issue?

The reference document &V1& has either been cancelled or it is a
cancellation document.

System Response

This document cannot be used as reference.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different reference 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL072 - Reference document has been cancelled or it is a cancellation ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL072 indicates that a reference document has been cancelled or that the document in question is itself a cancellation. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can arise during various processes, such as posting or processing internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cancelled Document: The document you are trying to reference has been cancelled. This could be due to a reversal or a correction made in the system.
  Cancellation Document: The document you are trying to process is itself a cancellation of another document, which means it cannot be processed further in the same way as a regular document.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or inconsistencies in the database that lead to the system not recognizing the document as valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to reference. If it has been cancelled,