How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL020 - Enter a valid e-mail address

/SRMSMC/CMN_BL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Enter a valid e-mail address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL020 - Enter a valid e-mail address ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL020 Enter a valid e-mail address typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system when a user is trying to input an email address that does not meet the required format or validation criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The email address entered does not conform to standard email formatting rules (e.g., missing "@" symbol, no domain, etc.).
  Special Characters: The email address may contain invalid characters or spaces that are not allowed.
  Field Length: The email address may exceed the maximum length allowed for the input field.
  Empty Field: The field may be left empty when it is required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Format: Ensure that the email address is in the correct format (e.g., [e-mail]).
  Remove Invalid Characters: Make sure there are no special characters or spaces in the email address.
  Field Length: Verify that the email address does not exceed the maximum character limit set by the system.
  Required Fields: If the