How To Fix SALERT087 - User & is not a recipient of this alert

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALERT - Messages for the Alert Framework

• Message number: 087

• Message text: User & is not a recipient of this alert

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALERT087 - User & is not a recipient of this alert ?

  The SAP error message SALERT087 indicates that a user is not a recipient of a specific alert. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's alert management system, which is used to notify users about various events or issues within the system.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  User Not Assigned: The user in question has not been assigned as a recipient for the specific alert.
  Alert Configuration: The alert may not be configured correctly to include the user as a recipient.
  User Status: The user may be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to receive alerts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to the alert management configuration in SAP.
  Verify if the user is listed as a recipient for the specific alert.
  
  
  
  Modify Alert Configuration:
  
  If the user is not assigned, you can add them to the alert recipient list.
  Ensure that the alert is configured correctly to include the intended recipients.
  
  
  
  User Status Verification:
  
  Check the user’s status in the user management (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to receive alerts.
  You may need to check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the alert functionality to ensure that the user receives the alert as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ALRTCAT (Alert Categories) and ALRTDISP (Alert Display) to manage and view alerts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on alert management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALERT087 error and ensure that the user can receive the intended alerts.