How To Fix WB058 - No recipient exists for IDoc in distribution model

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB - Messages for assortment list

• Message number: 058

• Message text: No recipient exists for IDoc in distribution model

What causes this issue?

In the ALE distribution model, no recipient exists for the IDoc
generated.

System Response

The IDoc is not created or sent.

How to fix this error?

Enter the recipients in the distribution model or switch off recipient
determination in the assortment list profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB058 - No recipient exists for IDoc in distribution model ?

  The SAP error message WB058: No recipient exists for IDoc in distribution model typically occurs when you are trying to send an IDoc (Intermediate Document) but the system cannot find a valid recipient in the distribution model. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Distribution Model: The distribution model for the IDoc type you are trying to send is not defined or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the receiving system may not be set up correctly, or the necessary message type is not included.
  Incorrect Logical System: The logical system for the sender or receiver may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  IDoc Type Not Assigned: The IDoc type you are trying to send is not assigned to the distribution model.
  Inactive Distribution Model: The distribution model may be inactive or not properly activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Distribution Model:
  
  Go to transaction BD64 (Maintain Distribution Model).
  Verify that the distribution model for the IDoc type you are using is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the sender and receiver logical systems are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profiles:
  
  Use transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) to check the partner profiles for both the sender and receiver.
  Ensure that the correct message type is included in the partner profile and that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical Systems:
  
  Check the configuration of logical systems in transaction SALE (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the logical systems for both the sender and receiver are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign IDoc Type:
  
  In transaction BD64, ensure that the IDoc type you are trying to send is assigned to the distribution model.
  
  
  
  Activate Distribution Model:
  
  If the distribution model is inactive, activate it in transaction BD64.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in IDoc Processing:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check for any errors in the IDoc processing that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc types relevant to your business processes and ensure they are correctly configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc processing and distribution models.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on IDocs and distribution models for a deeper understanding of how they work and how to troubleshoot issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WB058 error message in your SAP system.