How To Fix 25048 - Recipient & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Recipient & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25048 - Recipient & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "25048 Recipient & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP's communication and messaging systems, such as when sending emails or notifications. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified recipient in the relevant database or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Recipient: The recipient specified in the message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the email address or user ID.
  Inactive User: The recipient may exist but is inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The recipient may not be set up in the relevant communication settings, such as in the SAP Business Workflow or SAPconnect.
  Authorization Issues: The user sending the message may not have the necessary authorizations to send messages to the specified recipient.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Recipient Details: Check the recipient's email address or user ID for any typos or errors. Ensure that the recipient is correctly specified.
  Check User Status: Ensure that the recipient exists in the system and is active. You can do this by checking the user master record (transaction code SU01).
  Configure SAPconnect: If the recipient is supposed to receive emails, ensure that the SAPconnect settings are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code SCOT.
  Review Workflow Settings: If the error occurs in the context of a workflow, ensure that the workflow settings are correctly configured and that the recipient is included in the workflow.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user sending the message has the necessary authorizations to send messages to the specified recipient. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Test Communication: Use transaction code SOST to check the status of sent messages and see if there are any issues with the communication setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  SOST: Send Requests
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring SAPconnect and managing users.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the "25048 Recipient & does not exist" error in SAP.