How To Fix RSRD513 - Bursting: Could not determine recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Bursting: Could not determine recipient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD513 - Bursting: Could not determine recipient ?

  The SAP error message RSRD513, which states "Bursting: Could not determine recipient," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when attempting to burst reports or distribute them to recipients. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the intended recipients for the report distribution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The recipient list may not be properly defined in the bursting settings. This can happen if the recipient data is not available or if the recipient list is empty.
  Incorrect Configuration: The bursting configuration may be incorrect, leading to issues in identifying recipients. This includes problems with the bursting rules or the recipient determination logic.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the bursting process may not have the necessary authorizations to access recipient information or to execute the bursting job.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source for the report does not return any valid recipient data, the system will not be able to determine recipients.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as connectivity problems with the email server or issues with the SAP system itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipient Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the recipient list is correctly defined in the bursting settings. Verify that the recipient data source is correctly configured and returns valid data.
  Review the bursting rules to ensure they are set up correctly to identify recipients.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Check the data source used for the report to ensure it is returning the expected recipient data. You can run the query or report manually to verify this.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the bursting job has the necessary authorizations to access the recipient information and execute the bursting process.
  
  
  
  Test Bursting Logic:
  
  If you have custom bursting logic, test it separately to ensure it works as expected. Debugging the logic may help identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to bursting and recipient determination for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bursting in SAP BW: Bursting is a process used to distribute reports to multiple recipients based on specific criteria. It is commonly used in SAP BW and SAP BusinessObjects environments.
  Recipient Determination: This process involves defining how recipients are identified and how reports are sent to them, which can include email addresses, user IDs, or other identifiers.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RSRD513 error or provide updates and patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSRD513 error effectively.