How To Fix 25145 - REcipient does not support distribution type &

25145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 145

• Message text: REcipient does not support distribution type &

What causes this issue?

You cannot use this distribution type for the recipient.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Perform one of the following:
Choose a different distribution type.
For this recipient, maintain the communication type defined for this
distribution type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

25145 - Details

• The SAP error message 25145, which states "Recipient does not support distribution type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's distribution and messaging functionalities, such as when using SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Communication.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the recipient (which could be a user, group, or system) does not support the specified distribution type. Distribution types can refer to various methods of communication or notification, such as email, SAP Business Workplace, or other messaging systems. The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Distribution Type: The distribution type specified in the workflow or communication settings may not be valid for the recipient.
  Recipient Configuration: The recipient may not be configured to receive messages via the specified distribution type. For example, a user may not have an email address set up if the distribution type is email.
  User Status: The recipient's user status may be inactive or not properly set