How To Fix APOC_OR_MESSAGES158 - Output item &1 contains an empty email recipient address.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OR_MESSAGES - Messages for Output Control

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Output item &1 contains an empty email recipient address.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES158 - Output item &1 contains an empty email recipient address. ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OR_MESSAGES158 indicates that there is an issue with an output item in the SAP system where the email recipient address is empty. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is trying to send an email notification or output, but it cannot find a valid email address to send it to.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The most common cause is that the recipient's email address has not been maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, or user master).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the output determination settings that leads to the system not being able to retrieve the email address.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  User Profile Issues: If the output is being sent to a user, the user profile may not have an email address assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the email address is correctly maintained in the master data for the recipient. This could be in customer master records, vendor master records, or user profiles.
  
  For customers: Transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or VD03 (Display Customer - Sales Area).
  For vendors: Transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor).
  For users: Transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Output Determination: Review the output determination settings to ensure that the correct output type is configured to send emails and that it is linked to the appropriate email address.
  
  Check transaction code NACE for output types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Email Configuration: Ensure that the email configuration in the SAP system is set up correctly. This includes checking the SMTP settings and ensuring that the email server is reachable.
  
  Transaction code SCOT can be used to configure the SMTP settings.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the output can be generated and sent successfully.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages that might provide more context on the issue. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to output management and email configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the empty email recipient address in the SAP system.