How To Fix E1108 - Unknown recipient: & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Unknown recipient: & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1108 - Unknown recipient: & & ?

  The SAP error message E1108, which states "Unknown recipient: & &", typically occurs when there is an issue with the recipient information in a communication process, such as sending an email or a message within the SAP system. The placeholders & & usually indicate that the system is unable to resolve the recipient's details, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Recipient Information: The recipient's email address or user ID may not be specified or is incorrectly formatted.
  Invalid User ID: The user ID or email address provided does not exist in the SAP system or is not correctly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the communication method (e.g., SMTP settings for email).
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to send the message may not have the necessary authorizations to send messages to the specified recipient.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the user master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Recipient Information: Verify that the recipient's email address or user ID is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  User Master Data: Ensure that the user master data for the recipient is correctly maintained. You can check this in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Email Configuration: If sending emails, check the SMTP configuration in transaction code SCOT. Ensure that the email settings are correctly configured.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send messages. You can check this in transaction code SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Test Communication: Use transaction code SOST to check the status of sent messages and see if there are any errors logged for the specific message.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  SOST: Send Requests
  SM21: System Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on communication methods and user management for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.