How To Fix 9J638 - Activity type for return delivery missing for doc. type & and act. type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Activity type for return delivery missing for doc. type & and act. type &

What causes this issue?

The activity type for return delivery has not been maintained for
document type &V1& and activity type &V2&. This is, however, obligatory
when you enter an intermediate recipient.

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

System Response

Maintain an entry for the appropriate combination in the Customizing
table "Activity Types per Document Category".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J638 - Activity type for return delivery missing for doc. type & and act. type & ?

  The SAP error message 9J638 indicates that there is a missing activity type for a return delivery in the specified document type and activity type. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when processing return deliveries in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the activity type for the return delivery has not been defined in the system for the specified document type.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be correctly configured to handle return deliveries.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes to the standard SAP configuration, it may have inadvertently removed or altered the necessary settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for activity types and document types.
  Ensure that the activity type for return deliveries is defined for the specific document type you are using.
  
  
  
  Define Activity Type:
  
  If the activity type is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Return Deliveries > Define Activity Types.
  
  
  Make sure to assign the correct activity type to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using is set up correctly to handle return deliveries. This can be checked in the same IMG area under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Return Deliveries > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, VL01N for creating return deliveries, or VL02N for changing them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP logistics and configuration.