How To Fix 88629 - An invalid periodicity is assigned to document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 629

• Message text: An invalid periodicity is assigned to document type &

What causes this issue?

An invalid periodicity is assigned to the document type &V1&.

System Response

A declaration cannot be executed for this document.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the periodicity for the company code in the detail screen.
The currently valid combinations are displayed in the F1 Help for the
periodicity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88629 - An invalid periodicity is assigned to document type & ?

  The SAP error message 88629, which states "An invalid periodicity is assigned to document type &," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with periodic postings or recurring documents. This error indicates that the periodicity (the frequency with which a document is to be posted) assigned to a specific document type is not valid or not configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Periodicity Configuration: The periodicity assigned to the document type may not be defined in the system or may not match the expected values.
  Document Type Settings: The document type itself may not be set up correctly to handle the specified periodicity.
  Customizations or Changes: If there have been recent changes or customizations in the system, it may have affected the periodicity settings.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that define valid periodicities for the document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Periodicity Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (Transaction Code: OBA7 or similar).
  Verify that the periodicity assigned is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow the specified periodicity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes, review those changes to ensure they did not inadvertently affect the periodicity settings.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or development team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the document posting again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document type configuration) and OBA5 (for periodicity settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to document types and periodicity settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or consult with an experienced SAP consultant for further assistance.