How To Fix HRPADINPE1042 - E-mail ID not maintained for sender; mail cannot be sent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADINPE1 - P2E: API & UI Message Class

• Message number: 042

• Message text: E-mail ID not maintained for sender; mail cannot be sent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADINPE1042 - E-mail ID not maintained for sender; mail cannot be sent ?

  The SAP error message HRPADINPE1042 indicates that there is an issue with sending emails due to the absence of an email ID for the sender. This error typically occurs in the context of HR processes, such as when trying to send notifications or alerts via email.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sender's email address is not maintained in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The user profile for the sender does not have an email address assigned.
  The email address is incorrectly formatted or missing.
  The sender's user account is not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID of the sender and click on "Display."
  Check the "Address" tab to see if the email address is maintained. If it is missing, you need to add a valid email address.
  
  
  
  Maintain Email Address:
  
  If the email address is not present, click on the "Change" button and enter a valid email address in the "Internet E-mail" field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Email Format:
  
  Ensure that the email address is in the correct format (e.g., [e-mail]).
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignment:
  
  If the sender is an employee, ensure that their employee record in the HR module has the correct email address maintained in the infotype (e.g., Infotype 0105 - Communication).
  
  
  
  Test Email Sending:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to resend the email to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data (to check employee records)
  
  
  
  Email Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system is properly configured to send emails. This includes settings in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect Administration) to ensure that the SMTP settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send emails from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADINPE1042 error and successfully send emails from the SAP system. If the problem persists, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or HR support team for further assistance.