How To Fix 88648 - Document type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Document type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The selected document type &V1& has not been defined for the recycling
partner in the specified country for the declaration.

System Response

The system can not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Please complete maintenance of document type &V1& for the recycling
partner.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88648 - Document type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "88648 Document type &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to process a document with a specific document type that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error can occur in various SAP modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM), depending on the context in which the document type is being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction does not exist in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the document type entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for document types.
  Verify if