How To Fix 1M172 - &1 &2 No recipient could be selected

1M172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 172

• Message text: &1 &2 No recipient could be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M172 - &1 &2 No recipient could be selected ?

  The SAP error message 1M172 with the text "No recipient could be selected" typically occurs in the context of sending messages or notifications within the SAP system, such as when trying to send an email or a workflow notification. This error indicates that the system was unable to identify a valid recipient for the message.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Recipient Data: The recipient's email address or user ID may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Inactive: The user account of the intended recipient may be inactive or locked.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the messaging system (like SAPconnect) may not be set up correctly.
  No Valid Communication Method: The recipient may not have a valid communication method (like email) assigned in their user profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to send the message may not have the necessary authorizations to send messages to the intended recipient.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipient Data:
  
  Verify that the recipient's email address or user