How To Fix GDS_EXTRACT014 - Recipient &1 does not exist in the distribution model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Recipient &1 does not exist in the distribution model

What causes this issue?

The distribution model does not contain recipient &v1& or message type
&v2&.

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 recipient &v1& and message type &v2& in the distribution model.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GDS_EXTRACT014 - Recipient &1 does not exist in the distribution model ?

  The SAP error message GDS_EXTRACT014 indicates that a recipient specified in a distribution model does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Global Data Synchronization (GDS) or when working with distribution models in SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The recipient (which could be a business partner, customer, vendor, etc.) referenced in the distribution model is not defined or has been deleted.
  There is a mismatch in the recipient's identification (e.g., incorrect ID or name).
  The distribution model is not properly configured to include the recipient.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Existence:
  
  Verify that the recipient ID specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., for business partners, use transaction BP).
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Model:
  
  Go to the distribution model configuration (transaction BD64 for distribution model maintenance).
  Check if the recipient