How To Fix AH309 - Invoicing offsetting doc. &1 (for &2) has wrong BLART &3 (instead of ST)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Invoicing offsetting doc. &1 (for &2) has wrong BLART &3 (instead of ST)

What causes this issue?

This represents an inconsistency.

System Response

Error has occurred.

How to fix this error?

Contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH309 - Invoicing offsetting doc. &1 (for &2) has wrong BLART &3 (instead of ST) ?

  The SAP error message AH309 indicates that there is an issue with the document type (BLART) of an invoicing offsetting document. Specifically, the error states that the document type for the offsetting document is incorrect; it should be "ST" (which typically stands for "Standard Invoice") but is currently set to something else (indicated by &3).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The offsetting document (which is usually created during the invoicing process) has been assigned a document type that is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the document types are not set up correctly for the invoicing process.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the invoice or offsetting document could lead to the wrong document type being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) and check the settings for document types.
  Ensure that the document type "ST" is correctly configured for the invoicing process.
  
  
  
  Review the Invoicing Process:
  
  Check the steps taken during the invoicing process to ensure that the correct document type is being used.
  If the document type was changed manually, revert it to "ST".
  
  
  
  Correct the Document Type:
  
  If the document has already been created with the wrong document type, you may need to reverse or delete the incorrect document and create a new one with the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and correcting the document type, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), or FB01 (Post Document) to review or correct the documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on document types and their configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify documents in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AH309 error and ensure that the invoicing process functions correctly.