How To Fix 88608 - Main document type & has not been created

88608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Main document type & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88608 - Main document type & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message 88608, which states "Main document type & has not been created," typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a main document type that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The main document type that you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document management settings or the specific module you are working with (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified document type.
  Incorrect Input: The document type being referenced may have been entered incorrectly or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if