How To Fix 25040 - You have not entered a document or a recipient

25040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You have not entered a document or a recipient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25040 - You have not entered a document or a recipient ?

  The SAP error message 25040, which states "You have not entered a document or a recipient," typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when trying to create or send a document (like an invoice, purchase order, etc.) in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires certain mandatory fields to be filled in before proceeding, specifically the document number and recipient information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Number: The document number field is empty or not filled in correctly.
  Missing Recipient Information: The recipient field (such as vendor, customer, or employee) is not populated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the document type or the recipient settings in the system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering required information due to oversight.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Number: Ensure that you have entered a valid document number in the appropriate field. If you are creating a new document, make sure to generate