How To Fix 9J040 - Doc. type & does not allow recipient category & (&) as intrmdte recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Doc. type & does not allow recipient category & (&) as intrmdte recipient

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& does not allow entry of an intermediate recipient
in combination with recipient category &V2& &V3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the appropriate indicator in the "Maintain Recipient
Categories per Document Type" table in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J040 - Doc. type & does not allow recipient category & (&) as intrmdte recipient ?

  The SAP error message 9J040 indicates that the document type specified does not allow the recipient category defined for the intermediate recipient in the context of document processing, typically in the area of financial accounting or document management.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not configured to allow the specified recipient category. This can happen if the document type is set up to restrict certain types of recipients (e.g., vendors, customers, etc.).
  Recipient Category: The recipient category you are trying to use is not valid for the specified document type. For example, if the document type is meant for internal transactions, it may not accept external recipients.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in your SAP system, they might be enforcing additional rules that restrict the use of certain recipient categories with specific document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in transaction code OBAY (for accounting document types) or SPRO (for customizing).
  Verify the settings for the document type in question and ensure that it allows the recipient category you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Recipient Category:
  
  Ensure that the recipient category you are using is appropriate for the document type. You may need to change the recipient category to one that is allowed for the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if there are customizations in place, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant. They can help you understand the specific settings and any custom logic that may be affecting the document processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the document can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBAY (for document type settings) and SPRO (for customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and recipient categories to understand the relationships and restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.