How To Fix SALERT026 - Alert has no recipients and will not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALERT - Messages for the Alert Framework

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Alert has no recipients and will not be created

What causes this issue?

No recipients could be determined for this alert.

System Response

The alert is not created.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALERT026 - Alert has no recipients and will not be created ?

  The SAP error message SALERT026 indicates that an alert cannot be created because there are no recipients defined for it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's alert management system, which is used to notify users about specific events or conditions in the system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the alert configuration does not have any recipients assigned. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  No Users Assigned: The alert type may not have any users or user groups assigned to receive the alert.
  Inactive Recipients: The recipients assigned may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The alert itself may not be fully configured, leading to a lack of recipients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SALERT026 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Alert Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SALERT or SALERT_ADMIN to access the alert management configuration.
  Review the specific alert type that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Assign Recipients:
  
  Ensure that there are users or user groups assigned to the alert. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the "Recipients" section of the alert configuration.
  Adding users or user groups who should receive the alert notifications.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify User Status:
  
  Check if the users assigned as recipients are active in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to view user details.
  
  
  
  Test the Alert:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the alert to ensure that it is now able to be created and that recipients are receiving notifications.
  
  
  
  Review Alert Conditions:
  
  Ensure that the conditions for triggering the alert are correctly set up and that they are expected to occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SALERT: To manage alerts.
  SALERT_ADMIN: For administrative tasks related to alerts.
  SU01: To manage user accounts and check their status.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on alert management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to alert management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALERT026 error and ensure that alerts are properly configured with recipients.