BCS_MAIL007 - No recipients

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL - BCS: Mail messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: No recipients

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL007 - No recipients ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL007: No recipients typically occurs when you are trying to send an email using the SAP Business Communication Services (BCS) framework, but no recipients have been specified for the email. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when sending emails from reports, workflows, or custom programs.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the email sending function is being called without any valid recipient addresses. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The recipient's email address is not provided or is empty.
  Incorrect Recipient Format: The email address format may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Logic Errors in Code: If you are using custom ABAP code, there may be a logic error that prevents the recipient from being added to the email.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BCS settings in your SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BCS_MAIL007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient List: Ensure that you have specified at least one valid recipient in the email sending function. This can be done by checking the code or the configuration where the email is being sent.
  
  
  Validate Email Addresses: Make sure that the email addresses provided are in the correct format (e.g., [e-mail]) and are not empty.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If you are using custom ABAP code to send emails, review the logic to ensure that recipients are being added correctly. Look for any conditions that might prevent recipients from being included.
  
  
  Check BCS Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the Business Communication Services in your SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings for email sending are correctly configured.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unable to identify the issue, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error. This can help you trace where the recipient information is being lost.
  
  
  Test with Hardcoded Values: As a temporary measure, you can test sending an email with hardcoded recipient values to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with the recipient data being passed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like SOST (to view the status of sent emails) and SCOT (to configure SMTP settings) for further insights.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to email sending in BCS.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Business Communication Services for more detailed information on configuration and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BCS_MAIL007 error in your SAP system.