How To Fix 88785 - Periodicity for doc. type &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Periodicity for doc. type &1 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88785 - Periodicity for doc. type &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message "88785 Periodicity for doc. type &1 is not maintained" typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the periodicity settings for a specific document type have not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The periodicity for the specified document type (represented by &1) has not been set up in the system. This could happen if the document type was newly created or if the configuration was not completed.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid or may not have the necessary periodicity settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the periodicity settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Periodicity Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Entry > Document Types.
  Select the document type that is causing the error and check the periodicity settings.
  If the periodicity is not maintained, you will need to define it according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Verify that the document type is valid for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included.
  If needed, manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to maintain periodicity settings for document types.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) to access the relevant configuration settings directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to document type configurations.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.