How To Fix 25022 - No recipient list exists for document & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No recipient list exists for document & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25022 - No recipient list exists for document & & & & ?

  The SAP error message "25022 No recipient list exists for document" typically occurs when you are trying to send a document (like a purchase order, invoice, etc.) via email or another communication method, but the system cannot find any recipients associated with that document. This can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Recipient Data: The document you are trying to send does not have any recipients defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be configured to have recipients.
  Configuration Issues: The output type for the document may not be set up correctly in the system.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or send the recipient list.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for sending (e.g., it may be incomplete or not yet approved).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipient Data:
  
  Go to the document in question and check if there are any recipients assigned. This can usually be done in the output section of the document.
  If no recipients are listed, you may need to add them manually.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Check the output type configuration in transaction NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for customizing).
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured to include recipients.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are working with is set up to allow for recipient lists. This can be checked in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and send the recipient list. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document. If it is not in a state that allows sending, you may need to complete or approve it first.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document:
  
  If the document is corrupted or has issues, consider recreating it to see if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - for output type configuration.
  SPRO - for customizing settings.
  ME23N - to view purchase orders.
  VF03 - to view billing documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on output management and recipient lists.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.