How To Fix 9J546 - Intermediate recipient only allowed for shipping

9J546 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Intermediate recipient only allowed for shipping

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter an 'Intermediate Recipient', however this is
only allowed in shipping (movement type 4).

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?

Check whether the 'Intermediate Recipient' field is ready for input. You
can make settings in Customizing for this.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J546 - Intermediate recipient only allowed for shipping ?

  The SAP error message 9J546 indicates that an intermediate recipient is only allowed for shipping in specific scenarios. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and shipping processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with the configuration of shipping points, delivery documents, or the assignment of recipients in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The shipping point or delivery configuration may not be set up correctly to allow for intermediate recipients.
  Recipient Type: The recipient specified in the delivery or shipping document may not be valid for the type of transaction being processed.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the customer or vendor, such as missing or incorrect addresses or shipping information.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the use of intermediate recipients.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings