How To Fix SWF_MAIL008 - Send mail executed (runtime:&1ms)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_MAIL - Workflow: Error in Workflow Mail Connection

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Send mail executed (runtime:&1ms)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_MAIL008 - Send mail executed (runtime:&1ms) ?

  The SAP error message SWF_MAIL008 indicates that the system has executed the mail sending process, but it is primarily an informational message rather than an error. The message typically includes a runtime value (in milliseconds) that indicates how long it took to execute the mail sending process.
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when the SAP system attempts to send an email through the workflow system.
  It is not an error but rather a log entry that indicates the mail sending process has been executed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  Since SWF_MAIL008 is an informational message, there is no specific solution required. However, if you are experiencing issues with email not being sent or received, you may want to check the following:
  
  
  Email Configuration: Ensure that the SAP system is properly configured to send emails. This includes checking the SMTP settings in transaction code SCOT (SAPconnect).
  
  
  Mail Sending Process: Verify that the mail sending process is functioning correctly. You can check the job logs in transaction code SM37 to see if there are any related jobs that failed.
  
  
  User Settings: Ensure that the users involved in the workflow have valid email addresses configured in their user profiles.
  
  
  Workflow Logs: Check the workflow logs in transaction code SWI1 to see if there are any issues related to the workflow that might affect email notifications.
  
  
  Mail Queue: Check the mail queue in transaction code SOST to see if the emails are stuck or have failed to send.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCOT: Configuration of SAPconnect for email settings.
  SOST: Monitor the status of sent emails.
  SWI1: Workflow overview and logs.
  SM37: Job monitoring to check for any background job issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: You may want to search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal if you encounter specific issues related to email sending.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on SAPconnect and workflow management.
  
  
  If you are facing a specific issue related to email sending that is not resolved by the above checks, please provide more details for further assistance.