How To Fix STW_OL201 - E-Mail address does not exist for user '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STW_OL - Messages of the Object Layer (Stream Work Library)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: E-Mail address does not exist for user '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STW_OL201 - E-Mail address does not exist for user '&1' ?

  The SAP error message STW_OL201 indicates that there is an issue with the email address associated with a user in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a valid email address for the user identified by &1. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to send notifications or alerts via email.
  Cause
  The primary causes for this error message include:
  
  Missing Email Address: The user profile does not have an email address assigned.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID specified may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  User Not Maintained: The user may not have been properly maintained in the user master data.
  Email Address Format: The email address may be incorrectly formatted or invalid.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the STW_OL201 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is causing the error and click on the "Display" button.
  Check the "Address" tab to see if an email address is assigned. If not, you need to add a valid email address.
  
  
  
  Maintain Email Address:
  
  If the email address is missing, enter a valid email address in the appropriate field and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID you are using is correct. If you are using a variable or placeholder, make sure it resolves to a valid user.
  
  
  
  Check Email Format:
  
  Ensure that the email address is in the correct format (e.g., [e-mail]).
  
  
  
  User Activation:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked. If the user is locked, they will not be able to receive emails.
  
  
  
  Test Email Functionality:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you can test the email functionality by sending a test email or triggering the process that caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (if you need to update multiple users)
  
  
  
  Email Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system is properly configured to send emails. This includes settings in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) to ensure that the email sending functionality is operational.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit user master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STW_OL201 error and ensure that the user has a valid email address for notifications and alerts.