How To Fix -5224 - System & is not allowed as a recipient

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: -5 -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: System & is not allowed as a recipient

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message -5224 - System & is not allowed as a recipient ?

  The SAP error message -5224 indicates that the system you are trying to use as a recipient is not allowed to receive messages or notifications. This can occur in various contexts, such as when sending emails, alerts, or other forms of communication within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The recipient system may not be configured to accept messages. This could be due to settings in the SAP system or in the communication infrastructure (like SMTP settings for email).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or system trying to send the message may not have the necessary permissions to send messages to the specified recipient.
  
  
  Recipient Restrictions: The recipient system may have restrictions in place that prevent it from receiving messages from certain sources or systems.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network-related issues that prevent communication between the sending and receiving systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the recipient system. Ensure that it is set up to receive messages.
  If you are using email, check the SMTP configuration in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) to ensure that the recipient's email address is valid and that the system is allowed to send emails to that address.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or system sending the message has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check roles and permissions in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Recipient Settings:
  
  If the recipient is another SAP system, check the settings in transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) to ensure that the destination is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. You can use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCOT: For configuring SAPconnect settings.
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  PFCG: For managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SAP error message -5224.