How To Fix 8I302 - Reference document type used is different from the customization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Reference document type used is different from the customization

What causes this issue?

The excise invoice has already been posted for some or all items of the
delivery document. The reference excise document used for posting the
excise has document type different from the one in the current
customization.

System Response

For selecting the excise reference documents, the document type used is
not the one defined in the customization, but the one which has already
been used to create the excise invoice.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I302 - Reference document type used is different from the customization ?

  The SAP error message 8I302 indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference document type used in a transaction and the customization settings in the system. This typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as in the areas of financial accounting or logistics, where specific document types are defined for various transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used in the transaction does not match the expected document type defined in the system configuration.
  Customization Settings: The configuration settings for the document types may not be aligned with the transaction being processed. This could be due to changes in the configuration that have not been updated in the transaction.
  User Input Error: The user may have selected an incorrect document type when initiating the transaction.
  Missing Configuration: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Financial Accounting or Logistics) and check the configuration for document types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is correctly defined and matches the expected settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Settings:
  
  Review the transaction you are trying to execute and ensure that the document type being used is appropriate for that transaction.
  If necessary, change the document type to one that is valid for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct document type or configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can provide guidance based on the specific business processes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct document types to use for various transactions to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB50 (G/L Account Document), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and their configurations.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.