How To Fix >6081 - No alternative/additional recipient defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No alternative/additional recipient defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6081 - No alternative/additional recipient defined ?

  The SAP error message 6081: No alternative/additional recipient defined typically occurs in the context of SAP workflows or when sending messages (like emails) from the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to send a message to a recipient, but it cannot find an alternative or additional recipient defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Recipient Configuration: The primary recipient may not be defined, or there may be no alternative or additional recipients set up in the workflow or message configuration.
  Incorrect Workflow Settings: The workflow may not have been configured correctly, leading to the absence of defined recipients.
  User Master Data Issues: The user master data for the intended recipient may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to identify an alternative recipient.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the recipient data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipient Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SWDD for workflows) and check the workflow configuration to ensure that the primary, alternative, and additional recipients are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the recipient's email address or user ID is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review User Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user master data for the intended recipient. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, including email addresses and communication methods.
  
  
  
  Workflow Settings:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow definition to ensure that the recipient determination logic is correctly set up. You may need to adjust the workflow to include alternative recipients.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send messages or access the recipient data. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the workflow or message sending process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on workflows and message handling for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Workflow team for further investigation.