How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES105 - Email address &1 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 105

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES105 - Email address &1 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES105 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) or when using the SAP Business Workflow for sending emails.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Email Format: The email address does 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 populated correctly.
  Domain Issues: The domain part of the email address may not be valid or does not exist.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the email sending functionality in SAP, such as SMTP settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Email Format: Ensure that the email address is correctly formatted. It should follow the standard format: local-part@domain.
  
  Example of a valid email: [e-mail]
  Example of an invalid email: user@.com or user@domain (missing TLD)
  
  
  
  Verify Email Address: Confirm that the email address is correct and exists. You can test sending an email to that address from an external email client.
  
  
  Check for Empty Fields: Ensure that the email address field is not empty in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the SMTP configuration in SAP (transaction code SCOT). Ensure that the SMTP server settings are correct and that the system can connect to the email server.
  Ensure that the email sending functionality is properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test Email Sending: Use transaction SOST to check the status of sent emails and see if there are any errors related to email sending.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCOT: To configure the SMTP settings.
  SOST: To monitor the status of sent emails.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to email sending.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send emails from the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid email address error in SAP.