How To Fix SATCM899 - No recipient found; SENDMAIL cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SATCM - Check Result Management / Transaction CheckMan

• Message number: 899

• Message text: No recipient found; SENDMAIL cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SATCM899 - No recipient found; SENDMAIL cancelled ?

  The SAP error message SATCM899: No recipient found; SENDMAIL cancelled typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid recipient for an email that is being sent through the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Email Address: The recipient's email address may not be specified or is missing in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Invalid Email Address: The email address provided may be incorrectly formatted or invalid.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile of the sender or recipient may not have the necessary email settings configured.
  Mail Configuration: The SAP system may not be properly configured to send emails, including SMTP settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to send emails.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Recipient Email Address:
  
  Ensure that the email address of the recipient is correctly specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  Verify that the email address is in the correct format (e.g., [e-mail]).
  
  
  
  User Profile Configuration:
  
  Check the user profile of the sender and recipient to ensure that email addresses are correctly maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the email fields.
  
  
  
  SMTP Configuration:
  
  Verify the SMTP configuration in the SAP system. You can check this in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect Administration).
  Ensure that the SMTP node is configured correctly and that the mail server settings are valid.
  
  
  
  Test Email Sending:
  
  Use transaction SOST to check the status of sent emails. This can help identify if there are any issues with the email sending process.
  You can also use transaction SCOT to send a test email to ensure that the configuration is working.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send emails. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after attempting to send the email.
  
  
  
  Check for BAdIs or Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements that affect email sending, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to SAPconnect and email configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SATCM899 error in your SAP system.