How To Fix INPUT_REC001 - Recepient not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INPUT_REC -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Recepient not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INPUT_REC001 - Recepient not known ?

  The SAP error message "INPUT_REC001 Recipient not known" typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the recipient specified in a communication process, such as sending an email or a message through SAP. This can happen in various contexts, such as when using SAP Business Workflow, SAPscript, or Smart Forms.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Recipient Address: The recipient's email address or user ID may be incorrectly entered or formatted.
  Missing User in SAP: The recipient may not exist in the SAP user master data (transaction code SU01).
  Inactive User: The user may be inactive or locked in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the communication method (e.g., SMTP settings for email).
  Authorization Issues: The user sending the message may not have the necessary authorizations to send messages to the specified recipient.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Recipient Information:
  
  Check the recipient's email address or user ID for typos or formatting errors.
  Ensure that the recipient exists in the SAP system (use transaction SU01 to check).
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the recipient's user account is active and not locked. You can check this in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If sending emails, verify the SMTP configuration in transaction SCOT. Ensure that the email settings are correctly configured.
  Check the settings for the communication method being used.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user sending the message has the necessary authorizations to send messages to the specified recipient.
  
  
  
  Test Communication:
  
  Use transaction SOST to check the status of sent messages and see if there are any errors related to the recipient.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  SOST: Send Requests Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the "INPUT_REC001 Recipient not known" error in SAP.