How To Fix SO688 - & is not a valid X.400 address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 688

• Message text: & is not a valid X.400 address

What causes this issue?

An X.400 address consists of at least the country (C) and the
administrative domain (A). Other valid abbreviations are O, OU1-OU4, S,
G, I, Q, and P for the respective components of the X.400 address. The
individual components are separated by a semicolon (;).
Either an incorrect separation character was used or an invalid
abbreviation was entered or the country or administrative domain was
not specified.

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?

Please enter the address in the way described above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO688 - & is not a valid X.400 address ?

  The SAP error message SO688 indicates that the system has encountered an issue with an X.400 address that is not valid. This error typically arises when attempting to send emails or messages through the SAP system using the X.400 protocol, which is a standard for electronic messaging.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Address Format: The X.400 address may not conform to the required format. X.400 addresses have a specific structure that must be followed.
  Missing Components: Essential components of the X.400 address, such as the organization, domain, or other required fields, may be missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to handle X.400 addresses, or there may be issues with the underlying mail system.
  Typographical Errors: Simple typographical errors in the address can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Address Format: Ensure that the X.400 address is correctly formatted. A typical X.400 address might look like this: C=Country; A=Routing; P=Organization; O=Organization; S=User.
  Verify Components: Make sure all