How To Fix P2895 - Specify data on a recipient

P2895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Specify data on a recipient

What causes this issue?

You have made entries in the 'Cost center' and 'Activity type' fields,
but have not entered a recipient.

System Response

You must enter data on a sender and a recipient within secondary cost
allocation.

How to fix this error?

Please enter data on a recipient.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2895 - Specify data on a recipient ?

  The SAP error message P2895 ("Specify data on a recipient") typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve sending messages, notifications, or documents to recipients, such as in workflows or communication processes. This error indicates that the system requires additional information about the recipient before it can proceed with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The recipient's details (such as email address, user ID, or other necessary identifiers) are not provided or are incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the messaging or notification system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing recipient data.
  Workflow Issues: In workflows, if the recipient is not properly defined in the workflow steps, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P2895 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Data:
  
  Ensure that all required fields for the recipient are filled out correctly. This may include user