How To Fix KX872 - Sender structure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Sender structure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX872 - Sender structure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KX872 ("Sender structure & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of cost allocation or internal order management when the system is unable to find the specified sender structure in the configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a distribution or assessment cycle.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender structure (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Sender Structure: The sender structure specified in the allocation cycle does not match any existing structures in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sender structure.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the allocation cycle (Transaction code: OKD1 for distribution or OKD2 for assessment).
  Verify that the sender structure is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Sender Structure:
  
  Ensure that the sender structure you are trying to use is correctly specified in the allocation cycle.
  Check for typos or incorrect references in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the sender structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the sender structure was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Structure:
  
  If the sender structure is indeed missing, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the sender structure and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKD1: Create Distribution Cycle
  OKD2: Create Assessment Cycle
  KSU5: Display Actual Distribution
  KSU6: Display Actual Assessment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KX872 error message in SAP.