How To Fix R11279 - SMTP &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 279

• Message text: SMTP &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have created a data record with an SMTP address that is already
contained in another data record of the same communication type.
This means that it is not possible to unambiguously identify this data
record via the SMTP address.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

During direct input, state the number of the data record (
<LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to unambiguously identify this data record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11279 - SMTP &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message R11279, which states "SMTP &1 already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or configure an SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) node or entry in the SAP system that already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when setting up email notifications or configuring the SAPconnect interface.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing SMTP configuration with the same identifier (the &1 in the error message represents the name of the SMTP node).
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the SMTP settings, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  System Migration or Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from another system or if there was a migration, it might lead to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing SMTP Configurations:
  
  Go to transaction code SCOT (SAPconnect Administration).
  Navigate to the SMTP node settings and check if the SMTP node with the specified name already exists.
  If it does exist, you can either modify the existing configuration or delete it if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that the SMTP node is indeed a duplicate, you can choose to modify the existing entry to meet your requirements or delete it if it is not in use.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that they do not contain duplicate entries for SMTP configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SMTP configuration for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify SMTP configurations in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCOT: For configuring SAPconnect settings.
  SICF: For checking and managing Internet Communication Framework services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R11279 error and successfully configure your SMTP settings in SAP.