How To Fix 6D888 - Maintain a document type for customer transfer postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Maintain a document type for customer transfer postings

What causes this issue?

No document type was created for customer transfer postings.

System Response

The system will not carry out any clearing postings.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the corresponding customer document type for the transaction
"Transfer Posting with Clearing" in Customizing for FI under
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D888 - Maintain a document type for customer transfer postings ?

  The SAP error message "6D888 Maintain a document type for customer transfer postings" typically occurs when there is a missing configuration for the document type that is required for customer transfer postings in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or when dealing with customer accounts.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined document type for customer transfer postings in the configuration settings of the SAP system. Document types are essential in SAP as they determine the characteristics of the accounting documents, including number ranges, posting rules, and other relevant settings.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the document type for customer transfer postings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Customer Payments -> Define Document Types for Customer Transfer Postings
  
  
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if a document type for customer transfer postings is already defined.
  If it is not defined, create a new document type by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Fill in the required fields, such as:
  
  Document Type (e.g., ZTR for transfer)
  Description
  Other relevant settings as per your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to a number range. You can do this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Business Transactions -> Customer Payments -> Assign Number Ranges to Document Types
  
  Assign the newly created document type to an appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that involves customer transfer postings to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) and OBA7 (for number ranges) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Documentation: It is advisable to refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration standards.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "6D888 Maintain a document type for customer transfer postings" and successfully perform customer transfer postings in your SAP system.