BCS_MAIL_ADMIN008 - Only positive numbers are possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL_ADMIN - Messages related to BCS administration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Only positive numbers are possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL_ADMIN008 - Only positive numbers are possible ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL_ADMIN008: Only positive numbers are possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Communication Services (BCS) when dealing with email administration settings. This error indicates that a value that is expected to be a positive number (such as a count, limit, or threshold) is either negative or zero.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The error often arises from incorrect configuration settings in the email administration parameters. For example, if a limit for the number of emails to be sent is set to zero or a negative number.
  User Input Error: A user might have inadvertently entered a negative value or zero in a field that requires a positive integer.
  Data Corruption: There could be issues with the underlying data in the database that might lead to unexpected values being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system where email parameters are defined (e.g., transaction codes like SCOT for SMTP configuration).
  Ensure that all numeric fields that require positive values are set correctly. For example, check limits for email sending, retries, etc.
  
  
  
  Correct User Input:
  
  If the error is due to user input, review the input fields and correct any negative or zero values to positive integers.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to email processing, review the code to ensure that it does not inadvertently set negative values.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no corrupted entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BCS and email administration for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCOT (for SMTP configuration), SOST (to view sent emails), and others related to BCS.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BCS and email administration for any known issues or updates that might address this error.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BCS_MAIL_ADMIN008 error in your SAP system.