How To Fix 881615 - Periodicity of REA declaration for document type &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 615

• Message text: Periodicity of REA declaration for document type &1 is not maintained

What causes this issue?

A valid settlement period must be assigned to a document type.

System Response

The periodicity of the REA declaration for document type &V1& is
currently not maintained.

How to fix this error?

You can maintain the periodicity of the REA declaration in the recycling
partner dialog in the detailed view of the document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881615 - Periodicity of REA declaration for document type &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 881615, which states "Periodicity of REA declaration for document type &1 is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of the REA (Resource-Event-Agent) model used in SAP for managing declarations related to environmental regulations or similar compliance requirements.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined periodicity for the REA declaration associated with the specified document type (represented by &1). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The periodicity for the REA declaration has not been set up in the system for the specified document type.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data that prevent the system from determining the periodicity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for REA declarations in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the periodicity for the specific document type is defined. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Environmental Management).
  
  
  
  Maintain Periodicity:
  
  If the periodicity is not maintained, you will need to create or update the configuration to include the necessary periodicity for the document type in question.
  This may involve defining how often the REA declaration should be made (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually).
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings related to that document type that might affect the periodicity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to REA declarations and periodicity settings for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or other relevant transaction codes to access the REA settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Environmental Management or the specific module you are working with.