How To Fix CMCB_MSG151 - Item recipient must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Item recipient must not be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG151 - Item recipient must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG151, which states "Item recipient must not be empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Crystal Reports when there is an issue with the configuration of a report or a distribution list. This error indicates that a required field for specifying the recipient of a report or notification is missing or has not been filled out.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The most common cause is that the recipient field for the report or alert is left blank. This could happen if you are trying to schedule a report or send an alert without specifying who should receive it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the distribution settings or the user accounts in the system.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to send the report may not have the necessary permissions to access the recipient list or to send reports to certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipient Fields: Ensure that all required fields for the recipient are filled out. This includes specifying valid email addresses or user accounts in the distribution settings.
  Review Distribution Settings: Go to the scheduling or distribution settings of the report and verify that the recipient list is correctly configured.
  User Permissions: Check the permissions of the user account that is trying to send the report. Ensure that they have the necessary rights to access the recipient list and send reports.
  Test with Different Recipients: If possible, try to send the report to a different recipient to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is with a specific user account.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP BusinessObjects or Crystal Reports documentation for more detailed information on configuring report distribution and recipient settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been addressed.
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking the application logs or traces for more detailed error messages that could provide further insight into the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMCB_MSG151 error and successfully configure the report distribution.