How To Fix 25226 - Distribution point & & does not support communication type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Distribution point & & does not support communication type &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a distribution type that is used to distribute to a
distribution point. The distribution point that has been determined
does not support the communication type that has been entered in
Customizing for this distribution type.

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?

For this distribution point, maintain a default communication address
for the communication type in question.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25226 - Distribution point & & does not support communication type & ?

  The SAP error message 25226, which states "Distribution point & & does not support communication type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics and distribution modules, particularly when dealing with distribution points and communication types in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution point may not be configured to support the specified communication type. This can happen if the communication type is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the distribution point or the communication type may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Incompatibility: The distribution point may not be compatible with the communication type being used, possibly due to versioning or system settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from recognizing the communication type for the distribution point.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the distribution point in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the communication type is correctly assigned to the distribution point.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data related to the distribution point and communication type is correctly maintained.
  Check if the distribution point exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Communication Type:
  
  If the communication type is not supported, consider changing it to a compatible type that is configured for the distribution point.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the distribution point and communication type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring distribution points and communication types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or MM03 (to view material master data) to check the settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 25226 in your SAP system.