How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON471 - Email address &1 is invalid.

DFS_FE_COMMON471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Email address &1 is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON471 - Email address &1 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON471 indicates that the email address provided is invalid. This error typically occurs in scenarios where email addresses are being validated, such as in the context of sending notifications, alerts, or any other email-related functionality within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The email address does not conform to standard email formatting rules (e.g., missing "@" symbol, invalid characters, etc.).
  Domain Issues: The domain part of the email address may not be valid or does not exist.
  Leading/Trailing Spaces: There may be unintended spaces before or after the email address.
  Special Characters: The email address may contain special characters that are not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the email settings in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Email Format: Ensure that the email address follows the correct format (e.g., [e-mail]).
  Validate Domain: Verify that the domain part of the email address is valid and reachable.
  Remove Spaces: Check for and remove any leading or trailing