How To Fix SALV_WD_MSG612 - Attribute 'E-Mail' for the signature is not maintained in profile data

SALV_WD_MSG612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_WD_MSG - SALV_WD_MSG

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Attribute 'E-Mail' for the signature is not maintained in profile data

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SALV_WD_MSG612 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_WD_MSG612 indicates that the attribute 'E-Mail' for the signature is not maintained in the profile data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that utilize Web Dynpro or similar frameworks where user profiles and signatures are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an email address in the user profile settings. The system expects that the user has an email address defined in their profile, especially when certain functionalities (like sending notifications or alerts) are triggered that require an email address.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the email address is correctly maintained in the user profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID for which you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Email Address:
  
  Navigate to the Address tab.
  In the Email field, enter a valid email address for the user.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
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