How To Fix SO452 - No communication method <&> for this address

SO452 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 452

• Message text: No communication method <&> for this address

What causes this issue?

An entry was not made in the address management for this address and
communication method.

System Response

The standard communications address cannot be selected either.

How to fix this error?

Enter another communication method or
enter a communications address for this address and communication
method in the address management, provided you have maintenance
authorization or
send the document directly to a communications address, if one is
known.
The system then does not need to access the address management.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO452 - No communication method <&> for this address ?

  The SAP error message SO452 "No communication method <&> for this address" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid communication method for sending messages (like emails) to a specified address. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to send an email or a notification.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Communication Method: The address (e.g., email address) does not have an associated communication method defined in the system.
  Incorrect Address Format: The address may be incorrectly formatted or not recognized by the system.
  User Master Record Issues: The user master record may not have the necessary communication methods set up.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specified communication method (e.g., SMTP settings for email).
  Address Not Maintained: The address might not be maintained in the relevant master data (e.g., customer or vendor master).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and enter the user ID.
  Check the "Address"