How To Fix 88240 - Document type & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Document type & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88240 - Document type & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message "88240 Document type & was deleted" typically indicates that a document type you are trying to use has been marked as deleted in the system. This can occur in various SAP modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Materials Management (MM), where document types are used to categorize and manage different types of transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Deletion: The document type you are trying to use has been deleted or flagged as inactive in the configuration settings.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings by an administrator or during a system upgrade may have led to the document type being deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., FI or MM).
  Use transaction codes like OBAY (for FI) or OMJJ (for MM) to check the status of the document type.
  If the document type is marked as deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new document type.
  
  
  
  Create a New Document Type:
  
  If the document type is indeed deleted and cannot be restored, you may need to create a new document type with similar settings.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations (number ranges, posting rules, etc.) are set up for the new document type.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing document types, such as OBAY for FI document types and OMJJ for MM document types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to document types and their configuration.
  Change Logs: Check change logs or transport requests to see if any recent changes were made to document types that could have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.