How To Fix FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING111 - E-mails could not be sent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING - Messages for Express Planning

• Message number: 111

• Message text: E-mails could not be sent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING111 - E-mails could not be sent ?

  The SAP error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING111 indicating that "E-mails could not be sent" typically relates to issues with the email configuration in the SAP system, particularly when trying to send emails from the Financial Planning and Budgeting (FPB) module or related functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  
  SMTP Configuration Issues: The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) settings in the SAP system may not be correctly configured. This includes incorrect SMTP server address, port number, or authentication details.
  
  
  Email Address Issues: The recipient's email address may be invalid or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to send emails from the SAP system.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from reaching the SMTP server.
  
  
  Mail Server Issues: The mail server itself may be down or experiencing issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: There may be specific SAP Notes that address bugs or issues related to email sending in the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SMTP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCOT (SAPconnect Administration) and verify the SMTP settings.
  Ensure that the SMTP server address, port, and authentication details are correct.
  
  
  
  Validate Email Addresses:
  
  Check the email addresses being used to ensure they are valid and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send emails. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the SAP system can reach the SMTP server.
  
  
  
  Check Mail Server Status:
  
  Verify that the mail server is operational and not experiencing downtime.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or workarounds for this issue. You can search for notes related to FPB and email sending.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context on the failure.
  
  
  
  Contact IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCOT: For SMTP configuration.
  SU01: For user maintenance and authorization checks.
  SLG1: For application log analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring SAPconnect and troubleshooting email issues.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING111.