Message type: E = Error
Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document
Message number: 038
Message text: Only one different recipient for correspondence type &1 is possible
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>6038
- Only one different recipient for correspondence type &1 is possible ?The SAP error message 6038 ("Only one different recipient for correspondence type &1 is possible") typically occurs in the context of generating correspondence in SAP, particularly when dealing with the correspondence types that are set up in the system. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the recipient data for the specified correspondence type.
Cause: The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons: Multiple Recipients: The correspondence type is configured to allow only one recipient, but the system is trying to process multiple recipients.
Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the correspondence type may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in recipient data. Data Entry Errors: There may be issues with the data entered for the correspondence, such as incorrect or duplicate entries.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Recipient Data: Review the recipient data for the correspondence type in question. Ensure that only
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