How To Fix J1AI037 - Reference document type &1 is not allowed. Please use either "LG" or "LI"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1AI - J1AI

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Reference document type &1 is not allowed. Please use either "LG" or "LI"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1AI037 - Reference document type &1 is not allowed. Please use either "LG" or "LI" ?

  The SAP error message J1AI037 indicates that there is an issue with the reference document type being used in a transaction related to the Indian Goods and Services Tax (GST) configuration. Specifically, the error states that the reference document type provided is not allowed, and it suggests using either "LG" (for Local Goods) or "LI" (for Local Invoice).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The document type specified in the transaction does not match the allowed types for the specific GST process.
  The configuration settings in the SAP system for GST are not set up correctly, leading to the rejection of the document type being used.
  The transaction is being processed in a context where only specific document types are valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are using in the transaction is either "LG" or "LI". If you are using a different document type, change it to one of the allowed types.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for GST in your SAP system. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the path for GST settings.
  Verify that the document types are correctly configured and that "LG" and "LI" are set up as valid document types for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Transaction Context: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction context where these document types are applicable. For example, if you are processing a sales invoice, make sure that the document type aligns with the requirements for that transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SAP for any additional details regarding the configuration of document types for GST.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in GST configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on GST configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to GST reporting and document processing, such as J1IN, J1AI, etc.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to process transactions with the specified document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.