How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS311 - No subject or body defined for the email

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 311

• Message text: No subject or body defined for the email

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS311 - No subject or body defined for the email ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS311 indicates that there is an issue with the email configuration in the SAP system, specifically that no subject or body has been defined for the email being sent. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is attempting to send an email notification, but the necessary content (subject and body) has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Template: The email template that is supposed to provide the subject and body may not be defined or may be incorrectly configured.
  Dynamic Content Issues: If the email content is supposed to be generated dynamically (e.g., using expressions or variables), there may be an issue with the expressions that are supposed to populate the subject and body.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings for the email sending process, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Email Template:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code SOST for SAPconnect)