How To Fix SBCOMS514 - Sender address missing when sending to &1

SBCOMS514 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBCOMS - Messages for Business Communication Services

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Sender address missing when sending to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBCOMS514 - Sender address missing when sending to &1 ?

  The SAP error message SBCOMS514 indicates that there is a missing sender address when attempting to send a message to a specified recipient (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's communication systems, such as when using SAPconnect for email or other messaging services.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender address (email or other communication identifier) is not configured in the system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile of the sender may not have a valid email address or communication method set up.
  System Settings: The system settings for SAPconnect or the messaging service may not be properly configured to include a default sender address.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SBCOMS514 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID of the sender and check the Address tab.
  Ensure that a valid email address is entered