How To Fix SWN035 - Unable to set sender address &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Unable to set sender address &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN035 - Unable to set sender address & ?

  The SAP error message SWN035 "Unable to set sender address" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification system (SWN). This error indicates that the system is unable to determine or set the sender address for the workflow notifications being sent out.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The sender address may not be configured correctly in the system settings. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables or incorrect settings in transaction codes related to workflow notifications.
  
  
  User Profile Issues: The user profile of the sender may not be set up correctly, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to send notifications.
  
  
  Mail Configuration: The SAP system may not be properly configured to send emails. This includes settings in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) or issues with the SMTP server.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as network problems or issues with the mail server that prevent the sender address from being set.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SWN1 (Workflow Notification) and check the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the sender address is correctly defined in the workflow settings.
  
  
  
  User Profile:
  
  Verify the user profile of the sender. Ensure that the user has a valid email address set up in their user master record (transaction SU01).
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to send notifications.
  
  
  
  Mail Configuration:
  
  Check the settings in transaction SCOT to ensure that the SMTP configuration is correct.
  Test the mail sending functionality from the SAP system to ensure that emails can be sent without issues.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to workflow notifications and email configuration for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWN1: Workflow Notification Configuration
  SCOT: SAPconnect Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SWN035 error message in your SAP system.