How To Fix J3RFREGINV048 - Doc. & & &: The document has another source type in Journal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RFREGINV - Invoice Registration Journal

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Doc. & & &: The document has another source type in Journal

What causes this issue?

You are printing a VAT invoice, but the document is registered in the
Outgoing Invoice Journal as a Unified Transfer Document.

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?

Choose another correspondence type or output type for printing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RFREGINV048 - Doc. & & &: The document has another source type in Journal ?

  The SAP error message J3RFREGINV048 typically indicates that there is a mismatch in the source type of a document in the journal entry. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the Russian localization of SAP, where specific regulations and configurations apply.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the document you are trying to process has a source type that does not match the expected source type defined in the journal configuration. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used in the transaction does not align with the source type expected in the journal.
  Configuration Issues: The journal configuration may not be set up correctly to accept the document type you are trying to post.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong document type or source type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify the document type of the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that it is the correct type that is allowed in the journal configuration.
  
  
  Review Journal Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the journal in SAP.
  Check the settings for the source types and ensure that the document type you are using is included in the allowed source types for that journal.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type: If the document type is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid type that matches the journal's configuration.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to journal entries and source types, especially for the Russian localization if applicable.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.