How To Fix 88661 - Cancellation declaration is not permitted as consecutive document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Cancellation declaration is not permitted as consecutive document type

CAUSE&
You are trying to process a declaration and a cancellation declaration
at the same time.

System Response

The declaration cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Change the consecutive documents of the main document in the recycling
partner dialog. At least one consecutive document is of type N
(cancellation) at this moment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88661 - Cancellation declaration is not permitted as consecutive document type ?

  The SAP error message 88661, "Cancellation declaration is not permitted as consecutive document type," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with cancellation documents in the context of logistics or financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to create a cancellation document that is not allowed due to the document type configuration in the system. Specifically, it indicates that the document type you are trying to use for the cancellation is not set up to allow for consecutive document processing. This can happen if:
  
  The document type for the cancellation is not configured correctly in the system.
  The cancellation document type is not allowed to follow the original document type in the sequence.
  There may be restrictions in the configuration that prevent certain document types from being used as cancellations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings