How To Fix RSRD501 - No recipients have been specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 501

• Message text: No recipients have been specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD501 - No recipients have been specified ?

  The SAP error message RSRD501 ("No recipients have been specified") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when you are trying to schedule or send a report, but no recipients have been defined for the distribution of that report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recipients: The most common cause is that the report or query you are trying to distribute does not have any recipients specified in the distribution settings.
  Incorrect User Settings: The user settings or roles may not have the necessary permissions to access or specify recipients.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the distribution settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD501 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify Recipients:
  
  When scheduling the report, ensure that you have added recipients in the "Recipients" section. This can typically be done by selecting users or groups from the user list.
  You can also specify email addresses if you want to send the report via email.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles and Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to send reports. Check the roles assigned to the user and make sure they include the necessary authorizations for report distribution.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Settings:
  
  Go to the report's properties and check the distribution settings. Make sure that the settings are correctly configured to allow for recipient specification.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Users:
  
  If possible, try scheduling the report with a different user account that has confirmed permissions to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP BI/BW, as the steps may vary slightly depending on the version.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  User Guides: Refer to user guides for SAP BI/BW for detailed instructions on report scheduling and distribution.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRD501 error and successfully specify recipients for your report distribution.