How To Fix SALERT112 - Enter an e-mail address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALERT - Messages for the Alert Framework

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Enter an e-mail address

What causes this issue?

You have chosen forwarding alerts by e-mail, but not specified an
e-mail 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?

Enter an e-mail address or chose another processing type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALERT112 - Enter an e-mail address ?

  The SAP error message SALERT112 indicates that an email address is required but has not been provided. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's alert management system, where notifications or alerts are sent via email, and the system requires a valid email address to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The most common cause is that the user or configuration does not have a valid email address specified in the relevant settings.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not have an email address assigned, which is necessary for receiving alerts.
  Alert Configuration: The alert settings may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not being able to find a valid email address to send notifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to the user profile settings in SAP (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the email address is filled in the "Address" tab under the "Communication" section.
  
  
  
  Configure Alert Settings:
  
  If you are setting up alerts, ensure that the alert configuration includes a valid email address.
  You can check the alert configuration using transaction code ALRTCATDEF or ALRTDISP.
  
  
  
  Maintain Email Address in User Settings:
  
  If you are an administrator, you can maintain email addresses for users in bulk using transaction code SU10 (Mass User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Ensure that the SMTP settings for email sending are correctly configured in the SAP system. This can be done in transaction code SCOT (SAPconnect Administration).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the alert functionality to ensure that the email notifications are being sent correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on alert management and email configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to email alerts and configurations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to set up their profiles correctly to avoid missing email addresses in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SALERT112 error and ensure that email notifications are sent as intended.