How To Fix FAPM012 - Recipient address missing

FAPM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAPM - Attached Payment Media

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Recipient address missing

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FAPM012 - Details

• The SAP error message FAPM012: Recipient address missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to send documents or notifications, such as payment advice or other communications, and the system cannot find a valid recipient address.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Address Data: The recipient (vendor, customer, or employee) does not have an address maintained in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the communication method (e.g., email, fax) may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from retrieving the address.
  Inactive or Incorrect Partner Function: The partner function that is supposed to hold the address may be inactive or incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAPM012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, or employee) and ensure that the address details