How To Fix -5014 - & is not a recipient of message type & in the distribution model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: -5 -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: & is not a recipient of message type & in the distribution model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message -5014 - & is not a recipient of message type & in the distribution model ?

  The SAP error message -5014 typically indicates that there is an issue with the distribution model configuration in the context of the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or similar scenarios where message types are involved. The error message usually states that a particular system or logical system is not a recipient of a specified message type in the distribution model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The logical system that is supposed to receive the message type is not configured as a recipient in the distribution model.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being sent may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the distribution model.
  Inconsistent Distribution Model: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the distribution model that prevent the message from being sent to the intended recipient.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to send messages to the specified recipient.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Model:
  
  Go to transaction BD64 (Change Distribution Model).
  Verify that the logical system that should receive the message type is included in the distribution model.
  If it is missing, add the logical system as a recipient for the relevant message type.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type:
  
  Ensure that the message type you are trying to send is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the message type is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, create or adjust the distribution model to include the required message types and logical systems.
  Make sure that the settings are consistent across all relevant systems.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to send messages to the specified logical system.
  Review the roles and authorizations assigned to the user/system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by sending a message to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD64: Change Distribution Model
  BD10: Send IDoc
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring the distribution model and message types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message -5014 and ensure that the distribution model is correctly configured for the intended message types and logical systems.