How To Fix APO_BAPI007 - Error in recipient determination. RFQ responses not sent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Error in recipient determination. RFQ responses not sent

What causes this issue?

No answer could be sent to the request &V1&, method &V2&, as errors
occured in the recipient determination for the response object &V3&,
method &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Check the ALE settings for the response object to see whether transfer
is possible.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI007 - Error in recipient determination. RFQ responses not sent ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI007: Error in recipient determination. RFQ responses not sent typically occurs in the context of the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when there is an issue with determining the correct recipient for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) response. This can happen during the process of sending RFQ responses to suppliers or stakeholders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Recipient Data: The system may not have the necessary recipient information, such as email addresses or contact details, for the suppliers involved in the RFQ process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system settings related to the communication methods or recipient determination logic.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to send RFQ responses.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) used for sending RFQ responses.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipient Data:
  
  Verify that the recipient data for the suppliers is correctly maintained in the system. This includes checking the vendor master data for email addresses and communication methods.
  Ensure that the relevant contact persons are assigned to the vendors.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to recipient determination in the APO module. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) for the relevant areas.
  Ensure that the communication methods are correctly set up for sending RFQ responses.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to perform the action of sending RFQ responses. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Technical Analysis:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAPI call to identify any technical errors or exceptions that may be occurring during the recipient determination process.
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for any specific notes or guidelines related to the APO_BAPI007 error.
  If necessary, reach out to SAP support for assistance, especially if the issue is complex or requires deeper technical analysis.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to send RFQ responses to understand its parameters and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the APO_BAPI007 error in your SAP system.