How To Fix DV377 - Error occurred when determining the communication address (comm. type &1)

DV377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Error occurred when determining the communication address (comm. type &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV377 - Error occurred when determining the communication address (comm. type &1) ?

  The SAP error message DV377 indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to determine the communication address for a specific communication type. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to send messages, notifications, or when integrating with external systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The communication type specified (e.g., email, fax, etc.) may not be properly configured in the system.
  Invalid Partner Profile: The partner profile for the communication type may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the communication address.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to access the communication address may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as network problems or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the communication type is correctly configured in the system. This can be done in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) where