How To Fix /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL077 - Goods recipient missing in &1/&2 (with party type &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Goods recipient missing in &1/&2 (with party type &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL077 - Goods recipient missing in &1/&2 (with party type &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/SDPR_INTERNAL077 indicates that there is a missing goods recipient in the specified document type (e.g., purchase order, delivery, etc.) and for a specific party type (e.g., customer, vendor, etc.). This error typically arises in the context of logistics and supply chain processes, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The goods recipient (which could be a customer or vendor) is not properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the relevant business partner (customer/vendor) may be incomplete or missing.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not have the necessary settings to include a goods recipient.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the goods recipient (customer/vendor) is correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out in the master data records.
  
  
  
  Review Document Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being processed to ensure it is set up to include a goods recipient.
  Ensure that the relevant partner functions are defined correctly in the document type settings.
  
  
  
  Update the Document:
  
  If the document is missing the goods recipient, you may need to manually add the recipient in the document or re-create the document with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Transfer Issues:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer, review the data mapping and ensure that all necessary fields are being populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to check and update the relevant data.
  Partner Functions: Familiarize yourself with the partner functions relevant to your business processes, as these define how different parties are involved in transactions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring partner functions and managing master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance.