How To Fix WS525 - Part cancellation only possible after release of doc. &1 to Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Part cancellation only possible after release of doc. &1 to Accounting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS525 - Part cancellation only possible after release of doc. &1 to Accounting ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS525 - Part cancellation only possible after release of doc. &1 to Accounting
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform a partial cancellation of a document (such as an invoice or billing document) before the original document has been released (posted) to Accounting (FI). In SAP, partial cancellations or credit memos can only be processed if the original document has already been posted to the financial accounting module.
  The system prevents partial cancellation to ensure data consistency and integrity between SD (Sales and Distribution) and FI (Financial Accounting).
  
  Explanation:
  
  The document referenced by &1 (usually the document number) has not yet been released to Accounting.
  Partial cancellation requires the original document to be posted in FI because the cancellation will create accounting entries that reverse or adjust the original postings.
  If the original document is not yet posted, the system cannot create the necessary accounting entries for the cancellation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the original document to Accounting first:
  
  Check the status of the original document.
  Post or release the document to FI if it is still in a preliminary or blocked status.
  This can be done via transaction codes like VF02 (Change Billing Document) or through the relevant posting program.
  
  
  
  After the original document is posted:
  
  Proceed with the partial cancellation.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., VF11 for cancellation of billing documents) to perform the partial cancellation.
  
  
  
  If the document is not supposed to be released:
  
  Investigate why the document is not released.
  Check for errors or missing data preventing posting.
  Resolve those issues first.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VF02 - Change Billing Document (to check or release billing document)
  VF11 - Cancel Billing Document
  FB03 - Display Document (to check FI document status)
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  
  
  
  Document Flow:
  
  Billing documents in SD must be posted to FI to create accounting documents.
  Partial cancellations require the original accounting document to exist.
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Refer to SAP Note related to billing document cancellations.
  SAP Help Portal for SD Billing and FI integration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempting partial cancellation before original document is posted to FI.
  Solution: Post/release the original document to Accounting first, then perform partial cancellation.
  Check: Document status, posting errors, and ensure proper integration between SD and FI.
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!