How To Fix VL785 - No addresses maintained for recipients of mat.saf.data sh., document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 785

• Message text: No addresses maintained for recipients of mat.saf.data sh., document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL785 - No addresses maintained for recipients of mat.saf.data sh., document & ?

  The SAP error message VL785 indicates that there are no addresses maintained for the recipients of the material safety data sheet (MSDS) in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to process or generate documents related to hazardous materials, such as shipping or safety data sheets, and the system cannot find the necessary address information for the recipients.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Address Data: The primary cause of this error is that the recipient's address data has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete master data for customers, vendors, or other relevant entities.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the handling of material safety data sheets in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary address information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Address Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor master records) and ensure that the address information is correctly maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction codes for maintaining customer (XD02) or vendor (XK02) master data and checking the address details.
  
  
  
  Check MSDS Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for MSDS in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for handling material safety data sheets are correctly configured.
  You can check the configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant sections for logistics and hazardous materials.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data that could be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to reprocess the document or generate the MSDS again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XD02 - Change Customer Master
  XK02 - Change Vendor Master
  VL71 - Create Shipping Notification
  VL72 - Change Shipping Notification
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for VL785 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to hazardous materials management and MSDS processing for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics or hazardous materials management.