How To Fix AH138 - To-block of the current record must be &1 (block maintenance)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 138

• Message text: To-block of the current record must be &1 (block maintenance)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH138 - To-block of the current record must be &1 (block maintenance) ?

  The SAP error message AH138, which states "To-block of the current record must be &1 (block maintenance)," typically occurs in the context of block management in SAP, particularly when dealing with data records that are organized in blocks. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected block number and the actual block number of the record being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Block Number Mismatch: The error usually arises when the system expects a specific block number for the record being processed, but the actual block number does not match this expectation. This can happen due to:
  
  Data inconsistencies or corruption.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the block management.
  Issues during data migration or updates that lead to discrepancies in block assignments.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same block of data simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and this error.
  
  
  Program Logic Errors: If there is a custom