How To Fix SWF_FLEX_RUN088 - No mail adress found for recipient '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_FLEX_RUN - Workflow: Runtime Errors

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No mail adress found for recipient '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN088 - No mail adress found for recipient '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SWF_FLEX_RUN088 indicates that there is no email address found for the specified recipient in the workflow. This error typically occurs when a workflow attempts to send an email notification to a user, but the system cannot find a valid email address associated with that user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The recipient (user) does not have an email address assigned in their user profile.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID specified in the workflow may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  User Not Maintained: The user may not be properly maintained in the system, or their status may be inactive.
  Email Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the email configuration in the SAP system, preventing the retrieval of email addresses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is causing the error and check the "Address" tab to ensure that an email address is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Email Address:
  
  If the email address is missing, add a valid email address for the user in their profile.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID specified in the workflow is correct and corresponds to an active user in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user is active and not locked or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Email Configuration:
  
  Check the email configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the SMTP settings are correctly configured and that the system can send emails.
  
  
  
  Test Email Sending:
  
  You can test the email sending functionality using transaction code SOST to see if emails are being sent successfully.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  Review the workflow configuration to ensure that the recipient determination logic is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SOST: SAPconnect Send Requests
  SWI1: Work Item Selection
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to email notifications in workflows.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on workflow management and email notifications for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SWF_FLEX_RUN088 error and ensure that email notifications are sent successfully in your SAP workflow.