How To Fix BCS_MAIL201 - Error when parsing SMTP response

BCS_MAIL201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL - BCS: Mail messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Error when parsing SMTP response

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BCS_MAIL201 - Details

• The SAP error message BCS_MAIL201 indicates that there is an issue with parsing the SMTP response when sending emails through the SAP Business Communication Services (BCS). This error typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration of the SMTP server or the communication between SAP and the SMTP server.
  Causes of BCS_MAIL201 Error
  
  SMTP Server 
  Configuration Issues: The SMTP server may not be configured correctly, or it may not be reachable from the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the SMTP server.
  Authentication Problems: If the SMTP server requires authentication, and the credentials provided in the SAP configuration are incorrect or missing, this can lead to parsing errors.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewalls or security settings may be blocking the communication between SAP and the SMTP server.
  Invalid SMTP Response: The SMTP server may be returning an unexpected or malformed response that the SAP system