How To Fix OT741 - Error while finding e-mail address

OT741 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 741

• Message text: Error while finding e-mail address

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OT741 - Details

• The SAP error message OT741, which indicates "Error while finding e-mail address," typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve or validate an email address associated with a user or a business partner. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to send emails from SAP, using workflows, or generating notifications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Email Address: The user or business partner may not have an email address assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The email configuration settings in SAP may not be set up correctly.
  User Master Data Issues: The user master record may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the email address.
  Technical Issues: There may be issues with the underlying email server or connectivity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user has a valid email address in the "Address" tab.
  Ensure that the email