How To Fix 25018 - No recipients exist in recipient list &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No recipients exist in recipient list &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25018 - No recipients exist in recipient list & ?

  The SAP error message "25018 No recipients exist in recipient list" typically occurs when you are trying to send an email or a notification through SAP, but the system cannot find any valid recipients in the recipient list. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using SAP Business Workflow, SAPscript, or Smart Forms.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Recipient List: The recipient list is empty, meaning no users or email addresses have been specified.
  Invalid User IDs: The user IDs in the recipient list may not exist or may be inactive.
  Missing Email Addresses: If the system is configured to send emails, the users may not have valid email addresses assigned in their user profiles.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to send the notification may not have the necessary authorizations to access the recipient list.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for sending emails or notifications may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Recipient List: Ensure that the recipient list is populated with valid user IDs or email addresses. You can do this by checking the workflow or the specific transaction you are using.
  Verify User Profiles: Go to transaction SU01 and check the user profiles of the intended recipients to ensure they are active and have valid email addresses.
  Update Email Addresses: If the users do not have email addresses, you can update their profiles with valid email addresses.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user sending the notification has the necessary authorizations to access the recipient list and send emails.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for email sending in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Test with Different Recipients: Try sending the notification to a different set of recipients to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  SWI1: Work Item Selection (to check workflow items)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to workflows, email notifications, and user management for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further assistance.