How To Fix IDGT_LC138 - Only VAT invoices can be sent to GT; re-send normal invoices

IDGT_LC138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDGT_LC -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Only VAT invoices can be sent to GT; re-send normal invoices

What causes this issue?

You have set the transfer type as <LS>Text File </>(T) for the relevant
tax invoice key in Customizing in the back-end system.
Check your settings in Customizing for <LS>Sales and Distribution</>,
under <LS>Billing -> Billing Documents -> Country-specific Features ->
Country-Specific Features for China -> Define GTI Tax Invoice Keys</>.
You have selected both VAT invoices and normal invoices on the
application screen.

System Response

Since the required data in GT text files is different for VAT invoices
and normal invoices, the system processes only the VAT invoices.

How to fix this error?

You have to re-send the selected normal invoices.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

IDGT_LC138 - Details

• The SAP error message IDGT_LC138, which states "Only VAT invoices can be sent to GT; re-send normal invoices," typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing, particularly when dealing with tax compliance and reporting in countries that require specific formats for VAT (Value Added Tax) invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invoice Type: The error indicates that the invoice being processed is not classified as a VAT invoice. This could happen if the invoice is a standard invoice or a different type that does not meet the criteria for VAT invoices.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up to identify or process VAT invoices.
  Data Entry Errors: The invoice may have been incorrectly entered or categorized, leading the system to treat it as a non-VAT invoice.
  Legal Requirements: In some jurisdictions, only invoices that meet specific legal requirements can be sent electronically for VAT purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Invoice Type: Check the