How To Fix 25102 - You cannot enter a distribution type for this recipient

25102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: You cannot enter a distribution type for this recipient

What causes this issue?

You cannot explicitly enter a communication type when you enter a SAP
office distribution list or an organizational unit.
The default distribution type is sent to the recipients in the
distribution list/organizational unit.

System Response

No distribution type can be entered.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25102 - You cannot enter a distribution type for this recipient ?

  The SAP error message 25102, "You cannot enter a distribution type for this recipient," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cost allocations or distributions in SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that there is an issue with the distribution type being used for a specific recipient in a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution type may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific recipient or cost object.
  Recipient Type: The recipient you are trying to assign a distribution type to may not support it. For example, certain types of cost centers or internal orders may not allow distribution types.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the recipient may be incomplete or not set up to allow for distribution types.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type you are using may have restrictions on the use of distribution types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration