How To Fix FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING122 - 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: 122

• 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_PLANNING122 - E-mails could not be sent ?

  The SAP error message "FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING122: E-mails could not be sent" typically indicates an issue with the email configuration or the email sending process within the SAP system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Email Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to send emails. This includes settings in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) or SMTP settings.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from reaching the email server.
  Email Server Issues: The email server itself may be down or misconfigured, preventing emails from being sent.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the system may not have the necessary authorizations to send emails.
  Incorrect Email Addresses: The email addresses being used may be invalid or incorrectly formatted.
  Queue Issues: There may be issues with the SAP outbound queue that is responsible for sending emails.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SAPconnect Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCOT and verify the configuration for SMTP. Ensure that the SMTP node is correctly set up and active.
  Check the settings for the email domain and ensure that the email server is reachable.
  
  
  
  Test Email Sending:
  
  Use transaction SOST to check the status of sent emails. Look for any failed emails and review the error messages for more details.
  You can also use the "Send Test Email" functionality in SCOT to verify if the email can be sent successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can reach the email server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity to the email server's IP address and port.
  
  
  
  Check Email Server Logs:
  
  If you have access to the email server, check the logs for any errors or issues that might indicate why emails are not being sent.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or the system has the necessary authorizations to send emails. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Validate Email Addresses:
  
  Double-check the email addresses being used in the process to ensure they are valid and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Monitor Outbound Queue:
  
  Check the outbound queue in transaction SMQ1 for any stuck or failed messages that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for SAPconnect and email configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages for further analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message "FPB_VP_EXP_PLANNING122: E-mails could not be sent."