How To Fix SWU_NOTIF009 - Work item &: Attempt to send failed

SWU_NOTIF009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWU_NOTIF - Workflow: E-Mail Notifications RSWUWFML*

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Work item &: Attempt to send failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWU_NOTIF009 - Work item &: Attempt to send failed ?

  The SAP error message SWU_NOTIF009 indicates that there was an attempt to send a work item notification that failed. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow when the system tries to send notifications (such as emails) related to work items, but encounters an issue.
  Causes:
  
  Mail 
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be properly configured to send emails. This could be due to incorrect settings in the SAPconnect (SCOT) configuration.
  Recipient Address Issues: The email address of the recipient may be incorrect or missing.
  SMTP Server Issues: The SMTP server configured in the SAP system may be down or not reachable.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the system may not have the necessary authorizations to send emails.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the SMTP server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SAPconnect Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SCOT and verify the configuration for SMTP. Ensure that the SMTP node