How To Fix B1120 - Recipient & & & not valid for this IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Recipient & & & not valid for this IDoc

What causes this issue?

An intermediate document was constructed from the application
transaction and passed to the ALE layer. The message type of the
intermediate document was &v4& and the recipient is defined by the
combination of partner type &v1&, partner number &v2& and the partner
function &v3&.
The ALE layer has established that this recipient is not permissible
for this IDOC.
The reason for this may be either that no message flow has been defined
in the ALE distribution model for this recipient or that all the
segments in the IDOC have been filtered out because of the settings in
the ALE distribution model and the segment filter.

How to fix this error?

Check the following settings for the above-mentioned message type and
recipient:
- Is the IDOC addressed to the correct recipient?
- Are the message flow and the filter objects correctly defined in the
ALE distribution model?
- Is the Customizing of the calling application maintained
consistently with the ALE distribution model?
- Are the settings in the segment filter correct?
- Is the IDOC type of the recipient correctly specified in the
outbound partner protocol?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1120 - Recipient & & & not valid for this IDoc ?

  The SAP error message B1120 indicates that there is an issue with the recipient specified for an IDoc (Intermediate Document). The message typically states that the recipient is not valid for the given IDoc type or message type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Recipient: The recipient specified in the IDoc control record does not exist or is not valid for the specified IDoc type.
  Configuration Issues: The partner profile or the port configuration may not be set up correctly for the recipient.
  Message Type Mismatch: The message type being sent may not be supported for the recipient.
  Logical System Issues: The logical system for the sender or receiver may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to send IDocs to the specified recipient.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipient Configuration:
  
  Verify that the recipient (partner) is correctly defined in the partner profiles (transaction WE20).
  Ensure that the correct message type is assigned to the recipient.
  
  
  
  Validate IDoc Control Record:
  
  Check the IDoc control record (transaction WE02 or WE05) to ensure that the recipient information is correct.
  Make sure that the recipient's logical system is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Port Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the port used for communication is correctly configured (transaction WE21).
  Check if the port is active and properly linked to the recipient.
  
  
  
  Check Logical Systems:
  
  Verify that the logical systems for both the sender and receiver are correctly defined in transaction SCC4.
  Ensure that the logical system is assigned to the correct client.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to send IDocs to the specified recipient.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc transmission again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc types and their corresponding message types to ensure compatibility.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Ports
  WE02/WE05: IDoc Monitoring
  SCC4: Client Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc processing and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the B1120 error message in SAP.