How To Fix >4353 - No e-mail address defined for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 353

• Message text: No e-mail address defined for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4353 - No e-mail address defined for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message "4353 No e-mail address defined for business partner &1" indicates that the system is trying to send an email to a business partner (BP) identified by the placeholder &1, but there is no email address associated with that business partner in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner does not have an email address defined in their master data.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is synchronized from another system, there may be issues with the data transfer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner using the ID provided in the error message.
  Check the "Contact Information" section to see if an email address is defined.
  If not, add a valid email address.
  
  
  
  Update Email Address:
  
  If the email address is missing, you can add it by editing the business partner's details.
  Ensure that the email address is correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Validate Business Partner:
  
  Ensure that the business partner is active and correctly set up in the system.
  Check for any other missing information that might be required for the business partner.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner data is coming from an external system, ensure that the synchronization process is functioning correctly and that the email addresses are being transferred properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the email address, test the functionality that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01 - User Maintenance (if the business partner is also a user)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned that may require an email address.
  
  
  Email Configuration: Check the email configuration in your SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly for sending emails.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partner data and troubleshooting email-related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the business partner has a valid email address for communication.