How To Fix WS542 - Document &1 is reversed, no new price determination is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Document &1 is reversed, no new price determination is possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS542 - Document &1 is reversed, no new price determination is possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS542 Document &1 is reversed, no new price determination is possible
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform a price determination or update pricing conditions on a document (such as a billing document, delivery, or sales order) that has already been reversed (canceled). In SAP, once a document is reversed, it is considered invalid for further processing like price recalculation or condition updates.
  
  The system checks the status of the document.
  If the document is flagged as reversed, the system prevents any new price determination.
  This is to maintain data consistency and avoid incorrect pricing on canceled documents.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During billing document processing or reprocessing.
  When trying to update or re-determine pricing conditions on a reversed sales document.
  In SD (Sales and Distribution) module, especially in billing or pricing routines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the document number mentioned (&1) is indeed reversed.
  Use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the document status.
  
  
  
  Avoid Processing Reversed Documents:
  
  Do not attempt to perform pricing or billing operations on reversed documents.
  Instead, create a new document or use the original active document for pricing.
  
  
  
  If Reversal Was Mistaken:
  
  If the reversal was done in error, you may need to:
  
  Reverse the reversal (if possible) or
  Create a new billing document or sales order.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits might trigger price determination on reversed documents.
  Review any custom logic in pricing routines or user exits (e.g., USEREXIT_PRICING_PREPARE_TKOMK) to ensure they handle reversed documents properly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  Example SAP Note: 1234567 (hypothetical) might provide patches or workarounds.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WS (Sales and Distribution)
  Transaction Codes: VF01, VF02, VF03 (Billing), VA01, VA02, VA03 (Sales Order)
  Tables: VBRK (Billing Document Header), VBAK (Sales Document Header)
  Reversal Process: Billing documents are reversed using VF11.
  Pricing Determination: Happens during billing or sales order processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error "WS542 Document &1 is reversed, no new price determination is possible" indicates that the system is preventing price recalculation on a document that has already been reversed. The solution is to avoid processing reversed documents and ensure that pricing is only done on active documents.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction, please provide more details!