How To Fix VF158 - Document &1: cancellation of items not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Document &1: cancellation of items not possible.

What causes this issue?

Cancellation of items is not possible for the speicifed document due to
one of the following reasons:
Document has not yet been transferred to accounting.
Document contains payment cards.
Document represents a rebate document.

System Response

Creation of a cancellation billing document is refused.

How to fix this error?

Check to see which of the above scenarios is the case. If the document
has merely not been transferred to accounting, then perform the
cancellation again once you have transferred the document to accounting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF158 - Document &1: cancellation of items not possible. ?

  The SAP error message VF158 ("Document &1: cancellation of items not possible") typically occurs in the context of billing documents, particularly when trying to cancel or reverse a billing document in SAP. This error indicates that there are certain conditions preventing the cancellation of specific items within the billing document.
  Causes of VF158
  
  
  Status of the Document: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the document has already been fully paid or if it has been referenced in subsequent documents (like invoices or credit memos), cancellation may not be possible.
  
  
  Item Conditions: Certain items within the billing document may have conditions or statuses that prevent their cancellation. For instance, if an item has been delivered or invoiced, it may not be eligible for cancellation.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Some document types in SAP have specific rules regarding cancellations. If the document type does not allow