How To Fix 1K851 - Correspondence generated successfully for &1 recipients

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Correspondence generated successfully for &1 recipients

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K851 - Correspondence generated successfully for &1 recipients ?

  The SAP error message 1K851 indicates that correspondence has been generated successfully for a specified number of recipients. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message that confirms the successful generation of correspondence documents (like letters, notifications, etc.) for the given number of recipients.
  Cause:
  
  The message is triggered when the system processes a correspondence request and successfully generates documents for the specified recipients.
  It may appear in various contexts, such as during the execution of a report or a program that handles correspondence generation.
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational, there is typically no action required unless you are expecting a different outcome (e.g., if you expected more recipients or if there was an issue with the correspondence generation). Here are some steps you can take if you need to investigate further:
  
  
  Check the Output: Verify that the correspondence documents have been generated as expected. You can check the output in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction SOST for output management).
  
  
  Review the Recipients: Ensure that the list of recipients is correct and that the correspondence was intended for the number of recipients indicated.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: If you are expecting a different result, check the logs or any error messages that may have occurred prior to this message to identify any issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the context of the correspondence generation.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you believe there is an issue or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may want to look into transaction codes related to correspondence management, such as SOST (for output management) or other relevant transaction codes for your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to correspondence generation in your version of SAP.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments related to correspondence, review those to ensure they are functioning as intended.
  
  In summary, the message 1K851 is generally a positive confirmation of successful correspondence generation, and further action is only needed if there are discrepancies or issues with the expected output.