How To Fix INPUT_REC004 - Your own e-mail address must be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INPUT_REC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Your own e-mail address must be maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INPUT_REC004 - Your own e-mail address must be maintained ?

  The SAP error message "INPUT_REC004 Your own e-mail address must be maintained" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires an email address to be set up in their user profile, but the email address is either missing or not properly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The user has not entered their email address in their SAP user profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The email address may be incorrectly formatted or not recognized by the system.
  User Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile settings or permissions that prevent the email address from being saved or recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Edit User Profile:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit your user profile.
  Navigate to the "Address" tab.
  
  
  
  Maintain Email Address:
  
  In the "Internet" section, enter your email address in the "E-mail" field.
  Ensure that the email address is correctly formatted (e.g., [e-mail]).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the email address, save the changes by clicking the "Save" button.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log In:
  
  Log out of SAP and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit your user profile. If you do not have the required access, contact your SAP administrator.
  Email Notifications: Maintaining an email address is often necessary for receiving notifications, alerts, and other communications from the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.