How To Fix VF873 - You cannot cancel this item. See long text for details.

VF873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 873

• Message text: You cannot cancel this item. See long text for details.

What causes this issue?

You cannot cancel individual items in a billing document if that billing
document was created from a billing document request.

System Response

Item is not canceled.

How to fix this error?

You can only cancel individual items in billing documents that are not
based on billing document requests. If you want to cancel the entire
billing document, you can use the <ZK>Manage Billing Documents </>app.

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 VF873 - You cannot cancel this item. See long text for details. ?

  The SAP error message VF873 ("You cannot cancel this item. See long text for details.") typically occurs in the context of billing documents, particularly when trying to cancel an invoice or billing item that is not eligible for cancellation. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Item Status: The billing item may have a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the item has already been paid or if it is part of a completed billing run.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on cancellation based on business rules or configurations.
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The item may be linked to other documents (like delivery or sales orders) that prevent its cancellation.
  Accounting Entries: If accounting entries have already been posted for the billing document, it may not be possible to cancel the item.
  Custom Logic: Custom enhancements or user exits may impose additional