How To Fix RSRD208 - Specify at least one recipient for the e-mail

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Specify at least one recipient for the e-mail

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD208 - Specify at least one recipient for the e-mail ?

  The SAP error message RSRD208, which states "Specify at least one recipient for the e-mail," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when you are trying to send a report or document via email, but you have not specified any recipients.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of recipient email addresses in the email configuration settings when attempting to send a report or document. This can happen if:
  
  The recipient field is left blank.
  The email addresses entered are invalid or incorrectly formatted.
  The email sending functionality is not properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD208 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Recipient Fields:
  
  Ensure that you have entered at least one valid email address in the recipient field. This can usually be done in the email settings or when scheduling the report.
  
  
  
  Validate Email Format:
  
  Make sure that the email addresses are correctly formatted (e.g., [e-mail]). Invalid formats will lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify the email configuration settings in your SAP system. This includes checking the SMTP settings and ensuring that the email server is correctly set up to send emails.
  
  
  
  Test Email Functionality:
  
  If you have access, perform a test to send an email from the SAP system to ensure that the email functionality is working correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send emails from the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Default Recipients:
  
  If you are using a report that has default recipients, ensure that these are set up correctly in the report settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to email functionality in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring email settings in SAP BI/BW.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRD208 error and successfully send emails from your SAP system.