How To Fix WB2B169 - Reversal not possible. Select all document items

WB2B169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Reversal not possible. Select all document items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B169 - Reversal not possible. Select all document items ?

  The SAP error message WB2B169, which states "Reversal not possible. Select all document items," typically occurs in the context of reversing a document in the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting or logistics. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Selection: The error indicates that not all items of the document have been selected for reversal. In SAP, when reversing a document, all line items must be selected to ensure that the reversal is complete and accurate.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the document has already been partially reversed or if it is locked for some reason.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any changes or reversals from being made.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reversal.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select All Items: Ensure that all