BCS_MAIL001 - Invalid recipient address: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL - BCS: Mail messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid recipient address: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL001 - Invalid recipient address: &1 ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL001 indicates that there is an issue with the recipient address specified for an email being sent through the SAP Business Communication Services (BCS). The message typically states: "Invalid recipient address: &1", where "&1" is a placeholder for the actual email address that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Email Format: The email address may not be in a valid format (e.g., missing "@" or domain).
  Non-existent Email Address: The email address may not exist or may be incorrectly typed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the email configuration in the SAP system, such as missing SMTP settings.
  Recipient Restrictions: The recipient's email server may have restrictions that prevent the email from being sent.
  Special Characters: The email address may contain special characters that are not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BCS_MAIL001 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Email Format: Verify that the email address is correctly formatted. It should follow the standard format (e.g., [e-mail]).
  
  
  Validate Email Address: Ensure that the email address exists and is active. You can try sending an email from a different email client to confirm.
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the SAP system's email configuration settings (transaction code SCOT) to ensure that the SMTP settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the SAP system can connect to the email server.
  
  
  
  Test Sending Email: Use the transaction code SOST to check the status of sent emails and see if there are any related error messages.
  
  
  Check for Restrictions: If the recipient's email server has restrictions (e.g., spam filters), you may need to contact the recipient or their IT department.
  
  
  Log Analysis: Check the SAP application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCOT: To configure and monitor the SMTP settings.
  SOST: To view the status of sent emails.
  SLG1: To check application logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring email settings and troubleshooting email issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BCS_MAIL001 error in your SAP system.