How To Fix ESSC_GENERIC305 - Sender address for e-mail not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESSC_GENERIC - ESSC Generic Services

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Sender address for e-mail not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC305 - Sender address for e-mail not found ?

  The SAP error message ESSC_GENERIC305 with the description "Sender address for e-mail not found" typically occurs in the context of the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Manager Self-Service (MSS) functionalities when the system is trying to send an email notification but cannot find a valid sender email address.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender email address may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the email settings for the user or the system are not properly set up.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile for the person sending the email may not have a valid email address assigned.
  Email Address Format: The email address may be incorrectly formatted or invalid.
  System Settings: The system settings for email notifications may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to determine a sender address.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to the user profile of the sender (usually in transaction SU01).
  Ensure that the email address is correctly entered in the