How To Fix 9J588 - Intermediate recipient is not allowed in doc. cat. & / dominancy P/I/D &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Intermediate recipient is not allowed in doc. cat. & / dominancy P/I/D &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J588 - Intermediate recipient is not allowed in doc. cat. & / dominancy P/I/D & ?

  The SAP error message 9J588 indicates that there is an issue with the document category and the intermediate recipient in the context of a specific process, likely related to document management or workflow processes. This error typically arises when the system is configured to restrict certain document categories from being used with specific recipient types (like intermediate recipients) in the context of a particular process (P/I/D).
  Cause:
  
  Document Category Restrictions: The document category you are trying to use may not allow intermediate recipients. This could be due to configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain document types from being sent to intermediate recipients.
  Process Configuration: The process (P/I/D) you are working with may have specific rules that do not permit the use of intermediate recipients for the selected document category.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the use of certain document categories with specific recipients.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Category Settings: Review the configuration settings for the document category in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow intermediate recipients if that is required for your process.
  Review Process Configuration: Look into the specific process configuration (P/I/D) to see if there are any restrictions or rules that need to be adjusted to allow for intermediate recipients.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the issue is related to authorizations, ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to use the document category with the intended recipient.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the configuration settings related to document categories and recipients.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context on how to resolve it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to document management and workflow processes, such as OAC0 (for document categories) or SWDD (for workflow definitions).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.