How To Fix 9J090 - Recipient & is not of category "Third party"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Recipient & is not of category "Third party"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J090 - Recipient & is not of category "Third party" ?

  The SAP error message 9J090 indicates that the recipient specified in a transaction is not categorized as a "Third Party." This error typically arises in the context of logistics and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with third-party order processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The recipient (vendor or customer) is not set up correctly in the system.
  The recipient's master data does not have the appropriate category assigned (i.e., it is not marked as a "Third Party").
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings related to the third-party processing in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor or customer master data in SAP (transaction codes like XK03 for vendors or XD03 for customers).
  Verify that the recipient is correctly set up and categorized as a "Third Party."
  
  
  
  Update Recipient Category:
  
  If the recipient is not categorized correctly, you may need to update the master data to reflect the correct category. This may involve changing the account group or other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for third-party processing in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant logistics or procurement sections.
  Ensure that the settings for third-party order processing are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to third-party processing for any additional requirements or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Third-Party Processing: This is a logistics process where a company sells products to a customer but has them shipped directly from a supplier. Proper configuration and master data setup are crucial for this process to work smoothly.
  Master Data Management: Ensuring that vendor and customer master data is accurate and up-to-date is essential for avoiding errors in transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and others that may be involved in third-party processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 9J090 error in your SAP system.