How To Fix WS574 - Document &1 cannot be reversed; error in reversal document:&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Document &1 cannot be reversed; error in reversal document:&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS574 - Document &1 cannot be reversed; error in reversal document:&2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS574 Document &1 cannot be reversed; error in reversal document: &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to reverse a document (e.g., accounting document, material document) in SAP, but the system encounters an issue with the reversal document that it tries to create. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent:
  
  &1: The original document number you are trying to reverse.
  &2: The reversal document number or an error related to the reversal document.
  
  The error indicates that the reversal process cannot be completed because the reversal document itself has an error or is invalid. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The reversal document was partially created but contains inconsistencies or errors.
  The reversal document is locked or has been deleted.
  There are missing or incorrect data in the reversal document.
  The document to be reversed is already reversed or blocked for reversal.
  Custom validations or user-exits are preventing the reversal.
  Authorization issues preventing creation or posting of reversal document.
  System inconsistencies or database issues.
  
  
  Common Causes in Detail:
  
  
  Reversal Document Already Exists or Incomplete:
  
  Sometimes, a reversal document is created but not posted or saved properly, causing the system to fail when trying to create a new reversal.
  
  
  Document Status Issues:
  
  The original document might be locked, or the reversal document is locked or deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user may not have the required authorization to reverse the document or post the reversal document.
  
  
  Custom Enhancements or Validations:
  
  User-exits, BAdIs, or validations might be preventing the reversal document from being created or posted.
  
  
  Technical or System Issues:
  
  Database inconsistencies, transport errors, or system bugs.
  
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  
  Check the Original Document (&1):  
  
  Verify if the document is already reversed or blocked.
  Check document status in transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document).
  
  
  
  Check the Reversal Document (&2):  
  
  Try to display the reversal document using FB03.
  Check if the reversal document exists, is locked, or incomplete.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:  
  
  Verify if the user has authorization to reverse documents (e.g., authorization object F_BKPF_BES).
  
  
  
  Check Logs and Short Dumps:  
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any dumps related to reversal.
  Check application logs (SLG1) for detailed error messages.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:  
  
  Review any user-exits or BAdIs related to document reversal.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:  
  
  Use transaction FB03 or MB03 to check document flow and related documents.
  
  
  
  
  Possible Solutions:
  
  
  Delete or Correct the Reversal Document:  
  
  If the reversal document exists but is incomplete or erroneous, delete or correct it if possible.
  
  
  
  Unlock Documents:  
  
  Unlock the original or reversal document if locked.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Reversal Document:  
  
  Try to reverse the document again after cleaning up any partial reversal documents.
  
  
  
  Check and Adjust Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Fix Custom Code:  
  
  If custom validations are causing the issue, adjust or deactivate them temporarily.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WS574 for known bugs or patches.
  If the problem persists, raise an OSS message with SAP support.
  
  
  
  
  Related Transactions:
  
  FB03 – Display Document  
  FB08 – Reverse Document  
  F.80 – Reverse Document (Financial Accounting)  
  MBST – Cancel Material Document  
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors  
  SLG1 – Application Log  
  SU53 – Authorization Check
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS574 Document &1 cannot be reversed; error in reversal document: &2
  
  
  Cause
  Reversal document has errors, locked, incomplete, or authorization/custom code issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and fix reversal document, unlock documents, verify authorizations, check custom code, apply SAP Notes.
  
  
  Transactions
  FB03, FB08, MBST, ST22, SLG1, SU53
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual document numbers (&1 and &2) or more context, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.