How To Fix 1K853 - Address of corr. recipient &1 does not exist; define recipient address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1K - BCA: Account Type

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Address of corr. recipient &1 does not exist; define recipient address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1K853 - Address of corr. recipient &1 does not exist; define recipient address ?

  The SAP error message 1K853 indicates that the system cannot find the address of the specified correspondence recipient. This typically occurs when you are trying to send correspondence (like emails, letters, etc.) to a recipient whose address has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Data: The recipient's address has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Recipient ID: The recipient ID you are using may be incorrect or does not exist in the database.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the recipient being deleted or not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient ID:
  
  Verify that the recipient ID you are using is correct. Ensure that it corresponds to an existing recipient in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner, SU01 for User Maintenance, or the specific transaction related to the correspondence type).
  Check if the recipient has an address maintained. If not, you will need to create or update the address.
  For Business Partners, you can maintain the address in the "Address" tab.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Depending on the type of recipient (e.g., customer, vendor, employee), ensure you are using the correct transaction to maintain the address.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Ensure that the recipient has not been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After maintaining the address, try to send the correspondence again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  VD03: Display Customer
  XD03: Display Customer (General Data)
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to maintain addresses in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more detailed instructions on maintaining recipient addresses.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1K853 and successfully define the recipient address in SAP.