How To Fix HRFPM605 - E-mail address of user &1 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 605

• Message text: E-mail address of user &1 could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM605 - E-mail address of user &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM605 indicates that the system is unable to determine the email address of a user specified by the user ID (&1). This error typically occurs in the context of HR processes, such as notifications or workflows, where an email needs to be sent to a user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The most common cause is that the user does not have an email address assigned in their user profile.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID specified may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  User Not Maintained in HR Master Data: The user may not be properly maintained in the HR master data, which can lead to missing email information.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the user's email address.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like an LDAP directory), there may be issues in fetching the email address from those systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check if the email address is maintained in the "Address" tab. If not, add the email address.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain HR Master Data:
  
  If the user is an employee, check their HR master data using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to ensure that the email address is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access user data.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  If the email address is supposed to be fetched from an external system, check the integration settings and ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that allow them to receive notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR processes and email notifications for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM605 error and ensure that the email address for the user is correctly determined by the SAP system.