How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES118 - Sender email address can't be initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Sender email address can't be initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES118 - Sender email address can't be initial. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES118 indicates that the sender email address cannot be initial (i.e., it cannot be empty or null). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve sending emails, such as SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or other modules that utilize the SAPconnect functionality for email communication.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is attempting to send an email without a valid sender email address configured. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The sender email address is not defined in the user profile.
  The email configuration in the SAP system is incomplete or incorrect.
  The application logic is not providing a valid email address when attempting to send the email.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is trying to send the email.
  Check the "Address" tab to ensure that a valid email address is entered in the "Internet" field.
  
  
  
  Configure Email Settings:
  
  Ensure that the SAPconnect settings are correctly configured. You can check this using transaction code SCOT.
  Verify that the SMTP node is properly set up and that the email addresses are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Application Logic:
  
  If you are using custom programs or reports, ensure that the logic for setting the sender email address is correctly implemented. The email address should be populated before the email is sent.
  
  
  
  Default Email Address:
  
  If applicable, you can set a default sender email address in the system settings to ensure that emails can be sent even if the user profile does not have one defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the email functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for SAPconnect configuration and email settings.
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES118 and ensure that emails can be sent successfully from the SAP system.