How To Fix >6387 - Recipient simulation for correspondence type &1 not permitted

>6387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 387

• Message text: Recipient simulation for correspondence type &1 not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6387 - Recipient simulation for correspondence type &1 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 6387 indicates that there is an issue with the recipient simulation for a specific correspondence type. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process a simulation for the specified correspondence type due to configuration or data issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The correspondence type may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings or parameters that are required for the simulation to work.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the simulation for the specified correspondence type.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the correspondence type may not be compatible with the current context or data being processed.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data related to the recipient or the correspondence type that prevents the simulation from being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the correspondence type in the relevant module (e.g., SAP FI, SAP SD, etc.).
  Ensure