How To Fix LCM_COMMON041 - Email ID is not maintained for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Email ID is not maintained for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON041 - Email ID is not maintained for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON041 indicates that an email ID is not maintained for a specific user in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where email notifications or alerts are expected to be sent to users, but the system cannot find a valid email address associated with the user ID.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The primary cause of this error is that the user profile does not have an email address assigned to it.
  User Master Data: The user master data may not be fully maintained, leading to missing information required for certain functionalities.
  Role or Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary roles or authorizations to access certain functionalities that require email notifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Email Address:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is causing the error and click on the "Display" button.
  Navigate to the "Address" tab.
  Ensure that the "Email" field is filled in with a valid email address.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that might be required for the functionality that is trying to send the email.
  
  
  
  Verify User Data:
  
  Check if there are any other missing fields in the user master data that might be relevant to the email functionality.
  
  
  
  Test the Functionality:
  
  After maintaining the email address, test the functionality again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (if you need to update multiple users)
  
  
  
  Email Configuration: Ensure that the SAP system is properly configured to send emails. This includes settings in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) to ensure that the email sending functionality is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  User Authorizations: If the user is still facing issues after maintaining the email, check the authorization objects related to email notifications to ensure the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LCM_COMMON041 error and ensure that the user can receive email notifications as intended.