How To Fix APOC_OC_CONFIG117 - Email address &1 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OC_CONFIG - Output Control Configuration Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Email address &1 is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG117 - Email address &1 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG117 indicates that the email address provided in the system is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when configuring email notifications or alerts.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Email Format: The email address may not conform to standard email formatting rules (e.g., missing "@" symbol, invalid characters).
  Empty Email Field: The email address field may be empty or not properly populated.
  Domain Issues: The domain part of the email address may not be valid or reachable.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to email notifications in the APO system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Email Format: Ensure that the email address follows the correct format (e.g., [e-mail]). Look for common mistakes such as:
  
  Missing "@" symbol
  Spaces or special characters that are not allowed
  Incorrect domain name
  
  
  
  Validate Email Address: Use an email validation tool or service to check if the email address is valid and reachable.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the email address is part of a configuration setting in APO, navigate to the relevant configuration area and update the email address to a valid one.
  
  
  Test Email Sending: After correcting the email address, test the email sending functionality to ensure that notifications are being sent correctly.
  
  
  Check User Profiles: If the email address is associated with a user profile, ensure that the user profile is correctly set up with a valid email address.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring email notifications in APO.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to email configuration in APO.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to send emails from the APO system.
  Email Server Configuration: Verify that the email server settings in the SAP system are correctly configured and operational.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.