How To Fix 9J537 - No intermediate recipient allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 537

• Message text: No intermediate recipient allowed

What causes this issue?

The 'Entry Indicator Intermediate Recipient' in table 'Dominance
Indicator per Document Type/Recipient Type' is initial for
Document Type: &V1&
Movement Type: &v2&
Sender Type: &v3&
Recipient Type: &v4&
Therefore, you cannot enter an intermediate recipient.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If the entry is incorrect, you can modify it in Customizing.
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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J537 - No intermediate recipient allowed ?

  The SAP error message 9J537 "No intermediate recipient allowed" typically occurs in the context of SAP's messaging or workflow systems, particularly when dealing with the distribution of documents or messages. This error indicates that the system is trying to send a message to an intermediate recipient, which is not allowed based on the configuration or the specific business process rules.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to disallow intermediate recipients for certain types of messages or workflows.
  Recipient Type: The recipient specified in the message or workflow may not be valid or is not set up to receive messages in the current context.
  Business Rules: The business process may have specific rules that prevent messages from being sent to intermediate recipients.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipient Configuration: Verify the configuration of the recipient in the system. Ensure that the recipient is correctly set up and is allowed to receive messages.
  Review Workflow Settings: If this error occurs in a workflow context, review the workflow settings to ensure that the flow of messages is correctly defined and that no intermediate steps are incorrectly configured.
  Adjust Business Rules: If applicable, review and adjust the business rules that govern message distribution to allow for intermediate recipients if that aligns with your business process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and its context.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check configurations (e.g., SO10 for text management, SWDD for workflow definition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up to allow for the intended message flow.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message 9J537 in your SAP system.