How To Fix WS119 - Document &1 has status &2, has been reversed and is therefore closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Document &1 has status &2, has been reversed and is therefore closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS119 - Document &1 has status &2, has been reversed and is therefore closed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS119 Document &1 has status &2, has been reversed and is therefore closed
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation on a document that has already been reversed (canceled) in the system. The system status of the document indicates that it is closed and no further postings or changes are allowed.
  
  &1 = Document number  
  &2 = Status of the document (usually something like "reversed" or "closed")
  
  In SAP, once a document is reversed, it is considered finalized and closed to prevent inconsistencies in financial or logistics data. Attempting to post subsequent transactions referencing this reversed document triggers this error.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Trying to create a credit memo or subsequent document referencing a reversed invoice.
  Attempting to post goods movement or invoice verification against a reversed material document.
  Running a transaction that requires the original document to be open or valid, but the document is reversed.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or MB03 (Display Material Document) to verify the status of the document.
  Confirm that the document is indeed reversed.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Document:
  
  If you need to reference a document, use the original valid document or the reversal document as appropriate.
  Avoid referencing reversed documents in subsequent postings.
  
  
  
  Reverse the Reversal (if applicable):
  
  If the reversal was done by mistake, you may need to reverse the reversal document to reactivate the original document.
  This depends on business process and authorization.
  
  
  
  Create New Document:
  
  Instead of referencing the reversed document, create a new document for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  Sometimes, the reversal is part of a business process (e.g., invoice cancellation). Ensure that the process flow is followed correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03 - Display Accounting Document  
  MB03 - Display Material Document  
  FB08 - Reverse Accounting Document  
  MR8M - Cancel Invoice Document  
  
  
  
  Status Management:
  
  SAP uses document statuses to control document lifecycle. Once reversed, the document is locked for further postings.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Only users with appropriate authorization can reverse or reverse reversal documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS119 indicates that the document you are trying to use has already been reversed and is closed. You cannot perform further postings referencing this document. Verify the document status, and either use a valid document or create a new one. If the reversal was incorrect, consider reversing the reversal with proper authorization.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.