How To Fix 9J579 - Intermediate recipient for doc. cat. & / dominancy P/I/D & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Intermediate recipient for doc. cat. & / dominancy P/I/D & is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J579 - Intermediate recipient for doc. cat. & / dominancy P/I/D & is missing ?

  The SAP error message 9J579 indicates that there is a missing intermediate recipient for a document category and its associated dominance (P/I/D). This error typically arises in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with document categories that require specific routing or handling.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often occurs when the system is unable to find a defined intermediate recipient for the specified document category. This could be due to missing or incorrect configuration settings in the document management system (DMS) or workflow settings.
  Document Category Issues: The document category specified in the transaction may not have been properly set up to include an intermediate recipient.
  Dominance Issues: The dominance (P/I/D) refers to the priority or type of document processing. If the dominance is not correctly defined or linked to an intermediate recipient, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document categories in SAP. Ensure that the document category in question has an associated intermediate recipient defined.
  Verify that the dominance settings (P/I/D) are correctly configured and linked to the appropriate document category.
  
  
  
  Define Intermediate Recipients:
  
  If the intermediate recipient is missing, you will need to define it in the system. This can usually be done through the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document management or workflow and add the necessary intermediate recipient for the document category.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a workflow process, check the workflow configuration to ensure that all necessary steps and recipients are defined correctly.
  Make sure that the workflow is active and that all participants are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SWDD (for workflow definition), or others depending on your specific SAP setup.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring document categories and intermediate recipients.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J579 and ensure that your document processing flows smoothly within SAP.