How To Fix OW036 - You must enter a recipient in the presettings

OW036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OW - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for Workflow

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You must enter a recipient in the presettings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OW036 - You must enter a recipient in the presettings ?

  The SAP error message OW036, which states "You must enter a recipient in the presettings," typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management, particularly when trying to send documents (like invoices, purchase orders, etc.) via email or print. This error indicates that the system requires a recipient to be specified for the output type you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The output type you are trying to use does not have a recipient defined in the output settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of recipient details.
  User Settings: The user profile or the specific transaction may not have the necessary recipient information set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OW036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Output Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders).
  Navigate to the output section (usually found under "Messages" or "Output").
  Ensure that a recipient