How To Fix GDS_EXTRACT004 - No recipient entered in the distribution model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GDS_EXTRACT - Messages for extraction to GDS Console

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No recipient entered in the distribution model

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a recipient in the distribution model for message
type &v1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one recipient for message type &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GDS_EXTRACT004 - No recipient entered in the distribution model ?

  The SAP error message GDS_EXTRACT004 indicates that there is no recipient entered in the distribution model for the data extraction process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Data Synchronization (GDS) or when working with the distribution model in SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined recipient in the distribution model for the data that you are trying to extract. This means that the system does not know where to send the extracted data because no recipient has been specified.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Distribution Model:
  
  Go to the transaction code BD64 (Distribution Model) in SAP.
  Review the distribution model that is being used for the data extraction.
  Ensure that there is a recipient defined for the relevant message type or data object.
  
  
  
  Add Recipient:
  
  If no recipient is defined, you will need to add one:
  
  Click on the "Create" button to add a new recipient.
  Specify the necessary details, including the logical system that will receive the data.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Logical Systems:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems involved in the distribution model are correctly configured and active.
  You can check this in transaction SALE (Logical System Configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Message Types:
  
  Ensure that the message types you are working with are correctly set up in the distribution model.
  Make sure that the message type you are trying to extract has a corresponding recipient.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data extraction process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BD64: Distribution Model
  SALE: Logical System Configuration
  BD87: Reprocessing of IDocs (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on setting up distribution models and logical systems.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the distribution model is correctly configured with the necessary recipients, you should be able to resolve the GDS_EXTRACT004 error and proceed with your data extraction tasks.