How To Fix 1P113 - Return not possible as no recipient can be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Return not possible as no recipient can be determined

What causes this issue?

You did not enter enough data to identify the recipient in a return
order.

System Response

The system cannot execute the return as it cannot determine the
recipient.

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the following combinations:
Bank country, bank key, account number
IBAN, SWIFT
<ZH>Note</>:
If you have selected <ZK>According to SEPA</> as the payment method in
the Customizing activity <LS>Maintain Media / Payment Method</>, under
<LS>Account Management -> Basic Functions in Account Management</>,
then you <ZH>must </>enter the reference IBAN and reference SWIFT data

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P113 - Return not possible as no recipient can be determined ?

  The SAP error message 1P113: "Return not possible as no recipient can be determined" typically occurs in the context of processing returns in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or returns management. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify a valid recipient for the return process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The recipient information (such as customer details or delivery address) may be missing or incorrectly entered in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The customer master data or material master data may not be fully maintained, leading to the inability to determine a recipient.
  Return Order Configuration: The configuration settings for return orders may not be set up correctly, preventing the system from identifying the recipient.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues in the document flow, such as missing preceding documents (like sales orders or deliveries) that are necessary for processing the return.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) may not be correctly defined or may not match the data in the return document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Recipient Data: Verify that the recipient information is correctly entered in the return document. Ensure that the customer number and address are valid and complete.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the customer master data is complete and correctly maintained. Check for any missing fields that are required for processing returns.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for return orders in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place to allow for returns processing.
  Document Flow Verification: Check the document flow to ensure that all necessary preceding documents (like sales orders or deliveries) are present and correctly linked to the return document.
  Sales Area Check: Verify that the sales area is correctly defined in the return document and matches the configuration in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to check related documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the recipient determination is failing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for more detailed information on return processing and recipient determination.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution (SD) processes.