How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E121 - Item &1 cannot be reversed as payment information is already available

/PF1/MSG_PO_E121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Item &1 cannot be reversed as payment information is already available

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/PF1/MSG_PO_E121 - Details

• The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E121 Item &1 cannot be reversed as payment information is already available typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders (POs) or goods receipts, when you attempt to reverse or cancel an item that has already been processed for payment. This means that the system has recorded payment information for the item, and as a result, it cannot be reversed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payment Information Exists: The item in question has already been processed for payment, which means that the financial transactions related to it have been completed.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for reversal due to existing financial postings.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the reversal of items that have payment information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Status: Verify the payment status of the item. If payment has been made, you may need to process a credit