How To Fix 9J072 - Assignment to recipient category & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Assignment to recipient category & does not exist

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 9J072 - Assignment to recipient category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 9J072 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a recipient category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's document management or workflow processes, where the system is unable to find a valid assignment for the specified recipient category.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The recipient category you are trying to use may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect value entered for the recipient category in the transaction or configuration.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the recipient category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the recipient category is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are present in the relevant tables (e.g., T9J0A for recipient categories).
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input values for the recipient category in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the recipient category. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 9J072 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this error with additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific SAP module you are working with, as the context of the error may vary based on the module (e.g., SAP MM, SAP SD, etc.).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 9J072 in your SAP system.