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

WS119 - Overview

• 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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WS119 - Details

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  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