How To Fix UC085 - Recipient &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC - FI/CO Data transfer: errors during transfer

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Recipient &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC085 - Recipient &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message UC085 typically indicates an issue related to the recipient of a message or document in the SAP system. The message format usually looks like this: "Recipient &1: &2", where &1 represents the recipient identifier (such as a user ID or email address) and &2 provides additional context or details about the error.
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several potential issues, including:
  
  Invalid Recipient: The recipient ID specified may not exist in the system or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Inactive User: The recipient may be inactive or locked in the SAP system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to receive the message or document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the messaging system or the communication method being used (e.g., email, SAP Business Workflow).
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical problems, such as network issues or problems with the mail server.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UC085 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Recipient ID: Check that the recipient ID (&1) is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by looking up the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  Check User Status: Ensure that the recipient is active and not locked. If the user is inactive, you may need to reactivate the account.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the recipient has the necessary authorizations to receive the message or document. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after attempting to send the message.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the messaging system. This may involve checking transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) for email settings or transaction SWI1 for workflow settings.
  
  
  Test Communication: If the message is being sent via email, test the email configuration by sending a test email to ensure that the mail server is functioning correctly.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SCOT: SAPconnect
  SWI1: Workflow Overview
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the UC085 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UC085 error in your SAP system.