How To Fix SO888 - Address for SAP name <&> was changed

SO888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Address for SAP name <&> was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO888 - Address for SAP name <&> was changed ?

  The SAP error message SO888 indicates that the address for a specific SAP name has been changed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's communication and messaging systems, such as when using SAPconnect or when sending emails through the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Address Change: The most common cause of this error is that the address associated with the SAP name (user or system) has been modified. This could be due to changes in user profiles, email addresses, or system configurations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAPconnect settings or the underlying communication settings.
  User Deactivation: The user associated with the SAP name may have been deactivated or deleted, leading to the address change.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, changes made in one system may not have been properly transported to another system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile: Verify the user profile associated with the SAP name.