Reversal not possible as data already archived in tables

What causes this issue?

The goods movement cannot be cancelled since the appropriate data have
already been archived in tables.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This transaction cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and, if necessary, inform the system administrator.

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