How To Fix SWN041 - Attempt to send notification to & failed

SWN041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Attempt to send notification to & failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWN041 - Attempt to send notification to & failed ?

  The SAP error message SWN041 indicates that there was an attempt to send a notification to a specified recipient, but the attempt failed. This error is typically related to the SAP Workflow Notification system, which is used to send notifications to users about workflow events.
  Causes of SWN041 Error
  
  Incorrect Recipient Address: The recipient's email address or user ID may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Mail 
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to send emails. This includes issues with the SMTP settings or the mail server.
  User Not Found: The user to whom the notification is being sent may not exist in the system or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Inactive User: The user account may be inactive or locked, preventing notifications from being sent.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the mail server.
  Mail Server Issues: The mail server