How To Fix 69281 - Create distribution list first (error & )

69281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Create distribution list first (error & )

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69281 - Create distribution list first (error & ) ?

  The SAP error message "69281 Create distribution list first" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a distribution list, but no distribution list has been created or selected. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's communication or workflow functionalities, where distribution lists are used to manage groups of users for notifications, approvals, or other collaborative tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Distribution List Created: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not created a distribution list in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution list may not be properly configured or may not be active.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or access distribution lists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Distribution List:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction code in SAP (e.g., SO10 for text management or SBWP for Business Workplace).
  Create a new distribution list by entering the required details (name, members, etc.).
  Save the distribution list.
  
  
  
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