BCS_MAIL003 - Address is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL - BCS: Mail messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Address is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL003 - Address is initial ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL003: Address is initial typically occurs when you are trying to send an email using the SAP Business Communication Services (BCS) and the email address is not properly specified or is missing. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid email address to send the message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The most common cause is that the email address field is empty or not populated correctly in the relevant transaction or program.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the email sending functionality in SAP.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have a valid email address assigned.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the email address is being pulled from a database or another system, there may be issues with data transfer or retrieval.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Email Address: Ensure that the email address is correctly specified in the relevant fields. If you are using a program or transaction to send emails, verify that the email address is populated.
  User Profile: Check the user profile settings in SAP to ensure that a valid email address is assigned to the user who is trying to send the email.
  
  You can do this by navigating to SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the email address in the "Address" tab.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the SAPconnect (transaction SCOT) to ensure that the email settings are correctly configured.
  Debugging: If you are a developer or have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program to see where the email address is being set and why it might be empty.
  Check for Data Issues: If the email address is being retrieved from a database or external source, ensure that the data is available and correctly formatted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCOT: For configuring SAPconnect settings.
  SU01: For user maintenance to check user email addresses.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BCS and email sending functionalities for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BCS_MAIL003 error and successfully send emails from your SAP system.