How To Fix W#406 - You must enter a recipient when generating a delivery for flow-through.

W#406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W# -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: You must enter a recipient when generating a delivery for flow-through.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W#406 - You must enter a recipient when generating a delivery for flow-through. ?

  The SAP error message W#406, "You must enter a recipient when generating a delivery for flow-through," typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with flow-through deliveries. This error indicates that the system requires a recipient to be specified for the delivery process, but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The most common cause of this error is that the recipient (customer or location) has not been specified in the delivery document.
  Flow-Through Process: In a flow-through scenario, goods are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer without being stored in a warehouse. The system needs to know the recipient to process the delivery correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a recipient to be defined for certain types of deliveries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Recipient Information:
  
  Navigate to the delivery document where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the recipient field is filled in