How To Fix AJ372 - Previous document &1 for billing document &2 cannot be determined

AJ372 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Previous document &1 for billing document &2 cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The previous document &v1& for billing document &v2& cannot be
determined in the ERCH file.
Billing document &v2& cannot be reversed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ372 - Previous document &1 for billing document &2 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message AJ372 indicates that the system is unable to determine the previous document for a specific billing document. This typically occurs in the context of billing processes, where the system expects a reference to a preceding document (like a sales order or delivery) that is necessary for the billing document to be processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The billing document may not have a valid reference to a preceding document (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues in the document flow where the previous document was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the billing process may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to trace back to the previous document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that prevent the system from linking the documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Flow: Verify the document flow in