How To Fix /SAPCEM/BAPI005 - Sender/recipient & does not exist in target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCEM/BAPI -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Sender/recipient & does not exist in target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI005 - Sender/recipient & does not exist in target system ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCEM/BAPI005 Sender/recipient & does not exist in target system typically occurs in the context of using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) for communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and an external system. This error indicates that the sender or recipient specified in the BAPI call does not exist in the target system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sender/Recipient Configuration: The sender or recipient ID specified in the BAPI call may not be correctly configured in the target system.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as customer, vendor, or material) may not exist in the target system.
  System Connectivity Issues: There may be issues with the connection between the source and target systems, leading to the inability to recognize the sender/recipient.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system making the BAPI call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sender/recipient data in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Sender/Recipient IDs: Check the sender and recipient IDs being used in the BAPI call. Ensure they are correct and exist in the target system.
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the necessary master data for the sender/recipient is created and active in the target system.
  Review System Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the sender and recipient is correctly set up in the target system. This may involve checking settings in transaction codes like WE20 (for partner profiles) or BD64 (for distribution model).
  Test Connectivity: Use transaction SM59 to check the RFC connection between the systems. Ensure that the connection is active and functioning correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user or system making the BAPI call has the necessary authorizations to access the sender/recipient data in the target system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAPI call to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to understand its parameters and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE37 (for BAPI function modules), SE80 (for Object Navigator), and SE11 (for Data Dictionary) to investigate the underlying data structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.