How To Fix /PICM/UI153 - E-mail not sent; current date is not within validity dates of partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: E-mail not sent; current date is not within validity dates of partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI153 - E-mail not sent; current date is not within validity dates of partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI153 E-mail not sent; current date is not within validity dates of partner &1 typically occurs when there is an issue with the validity dates of the email address associated with a partner (such as a customer or vendor) in the SAP system. This error indicates that the current date falls outside the defined validity period for the email address of the specified partner.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Dates: The email address for the partner has a defined validity period (start date and end date). If the current date is outside this range, the system will not send emails to that partner.
  Incorrect Configuration: The validity dates may not have been set correctly, or they may have expired.
  Partner Data Maintenance: The partner data may not have been updated to reflect current email addresses or validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) or XD03 (Display Customer) or MK03 (Display Vendor) depending on the type of partner.
  Look for the email address and check the validity dates associated with it.
  Ensure that the current date falls within the start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Dates:
  
  If the validity dates are incorrect or have expired, update them to include the current date.
  You can do this by editing the partner data and adjusting the validity period accordingly.
  
  
  
  Email Address Verification:
  
  Ensure that the email address is valid and correctly formatted.
  If necessary, update the email address to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to resend the email to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, XD03, MK03, and SU01 (for user maintenance) to manage partner data effectively.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to partner data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing business partner data and email configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully send emails to the specified partner.