How To Fix LSOPV038 - Choose a recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LSOPV - Training Management (Copy of Message Class PV)

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Choose a recipient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LSOPV038 - Choose a recipient ?

  The SAP error message LSOPV038, which states "Choose a recipient," typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules when you are trying to process a document that requires a recipient to be specified, such as in the case of sending an output (like a sales order confirmation, invoice, etc.) to a customer or vendor.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The document you are trying to process does not have a recipient defined. This could be due to missing customer or vendor data.
  Output Type Configuration: The output type you are trying to use may not be properly configured to include recipient information.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows for output processing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select recipients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LSOPV038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer or vendor master data is complete and contains the necessary information (e.g., email address, contact person).
  Navigate to the customer or vendor master record and verify that the relevant communication methods are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Output Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the output type configuration in transaction code NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for customizing).
  Check the settings for the output type you are using to ensure that it is configured to allow recipient selection.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify that the document you are trying to process is in a valid status for output processing. For example, ensure that a sales order is not in a blocked status.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select recipients. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Manual Recipient Selection:
  
  If the system does not automatically suggest a recipient, you may need to manually select one. Look for options to add or select a recipient in the output processing screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE - Output Types Configuration
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support sites for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LSOPV038 error in SAP.