BCS_MAIL_CONFIG004 - Hostname is initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL_CONFIG - Mail Configuration Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Hostname is initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG004 - Hostname is initial. ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG004: Hostname is initial typically occurs when the system is trying to send an email but the hostname for the SMTP server is not configured correctly or is missing. This can prevent the system from establishing a connection to the mail server, resulting in the error.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SMTP Host Configuration: The hostname for the SMTP server is not set in the SAP system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The hostname might be incorrectly configured or set to an empty value.
  Network Issues: There could be network issues preventing the SAP system from resolving the hostname.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the SMTP server hostname is correctly configured in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP System:
  
  Log in to your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Navigate to SCOT Transaction:
  
  Enter transaction code SCOT in the command field and press Enter. This will take you to the SAPconnect administration screen.
  
  
  
  Check SMTP Node:
  
  In the SCOT screen, look for the SMTP node under the Node section.
  Select the SMTP node and click on the Properties button.
  
  
  
  Configure SMTP Host:
  
  In the properties dialog, check the Host field. If it is empty or incorrect, enter the correct hostname or IP address of your SMTP server.
  Ensure that the hostname is reachable from the SAP server (you can test this using ping or nslookup commands from the server).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the correct hostname, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  You can test the email sending functionality by using transaction code SOST to send a test email or by triggering an email from your application.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  Ensure that other related settings, such as the port number and authentication details, are also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  SOST: Outbound Emails (to monitor sent emails)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring SAPconnect and SMTP settings.
  
  
  Network Configuration: If the hostname is correct but the error persists, check your network configuration, firewall settings, and ensure that the SMTP server is up and running.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BCS_MAIL_CONFIG004 error and successfully configure email sending in your SAP system.