How To Fix VN371 - Dummy recipient for output

VN371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Dummy recipient for output

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VN371 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VN371 - Dummy recipient for output:
  
  SAP Error Message: VN371 - Dummy recipient for output
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message VN371 occurs when the system tries to process an output (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other document output) but finds that the recipient address or partner information is missing or incomplete. Specifically, the system identifies a "dummy" recipient, meaning the output medium (e.g., print, email, EDI) does not have a valid recipient address or partner assigned.
  This typically happens because:
  
  The partner function required for output processing is not maintained or is incomplete.
  The output determination procedure cannot find a valid recipient address.
  The partner master data lacks the necessary communication details (e.g., email, fax, or print address).
  The output medium is set to a method that requires a recipient, but no valid recipient is assigned.
  The output condition record is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During output