How To Fix EDOCUMENT_IN057 - Goods type & is incorrect for line item &, it should be either 7b or 8b.

EDOCUMENT_IN057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_IN - Messages for eDocument India

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Goods type & is incorrect for line item &, it should be either 7b or 8b.

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EDOCUMENT_IN057 - Details

• The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN057 indicates that there is an issue with the goods type specified for a line item in an electronic document. Specifically, the error states that the goods type is incorrect and should be either 7b or 8b.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of electronic invoicing or document processing where specific goods types are required for compliance with legal or business rules. The goods types 7b and 8b are often associated with specific categories of goods or services, and if a different goods type is used, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Line Item: Review the line item that is causing the error. Look at the goods type assigned to it.
  
  
  Correct the Goods Type: If the goods type is not 7b or 8b, you will need to change it to one of these valid types. This can