How To Fix /SCMB/ANOT006 - Specify a recipient corresponding to recipient type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ANOT -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Specify a recipient corresponding to recipient type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ANOT006 - Specify a recipient corresponding to recipient type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ANOT006 Specify a recipient corresponding to recipient type typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when you are trying to create or manage notifications or alerts, and the system requires a recipient to be specified for the notification type you are working with.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified recipient for the notification you are trying to create or manage. This can happen if:
  
  The recipient type is set, but no corresponding recipient (like a user, group, or email address) has been defined.
  The configuration for the notification settings is incomplete or incorrect.
  The recipient type does not match any existing recipients in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Type: Ensure that the recipient type you are using is valid and corresponds to an existing recipient in the system. Common recipient types include users, roles, or distribution lists.
  
  
  Specify a Recipient:
  
  Go to the notification or alert configuration screen.
  Look for the section where you can specify recipients.
  Add a valid recipient that corresponds to the recipient type you have selected.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for notifications in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMB/ANOT for notifications).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user creating the notification has the necessary authorizations to specify recipients.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, try to create or manage the notification again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/ANOT for notifications and alerts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring notifications and alerts in SCM/APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully specify a recipient for your notifications in SAP.