How To Fix WAB123 - Cancellation of cancellation not possible: Original doc. &1 cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Cancellation of cancellation not possible: Original doc. &1 cancelled

What causes this issue?

You can only cancel a cancellation if the original document has not
already been canceled.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB123 - Cancellation of cancellation not possible: Original doc. &1 cancelled ?

  The SAP error message WAB123, which states "Cancellation of cancellation not possible: Original doc. &1 cancelled," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with financial documents such as invoices, credit memos, or other accounting entries. This error indicates that you are attempting to cancel a document that has already been canceled, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Document Already Canceled: The original document (indicated by &1) has already been canceled, and therefore, you cannot perform a cancellation on a cancellation.
  Incorrect Document Flow: There may be a misunderstanding of the document flow, where the user is trying to reverse a cancellation instead of the original document.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may restrict certain actions based on business rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the original document. If it is indeed canceled, you cannot cancel it again. You may need to look for the original document to see if it needs to be reprocessed or if a new document should be created.
  Review Document Flow: Ensure that you are following the correct sequence of document processing. If you need to reverse a cancellation, you may need to create a new document instead.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling document cancellations and reversals.
  Contact Support: If you believe this error is occurring in error or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with document processing, such as FB08 (Reverse Document) or FBRA (Reset Cleared Items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform cancellations and that there are no restrictions in place that could be causing this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WAB123 error effectively.