How To Fix UJB_EXCEPTION110 - BPF: Instance owners '&1' are not valid or have no e-mail address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 110

• Message text: BPF: Instance owners '&1' are not valid or have no e-mail address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION110 - BPF: Instance owners '&1' are not valid or have no e-mail address ?

  The SAP error message UJB_EXCEPTION110 with the description "BPF: Instance owners '&1' are not valid or have no e-mail address" typically occurs in the context of Business Process Framework (BPF) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find valid instance owners for a specific BPF instance, or that the owners do not have an associated email address, which is often required for notifications or alerts.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Instance Owners: The specified instance owners may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Missing Email Addresses: The instance owners may exist, but their user profiles do not have valid email addresses assigned.
  User Deactivation: The users assigned as instance owners may be inactive or locked in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BPF or the user management settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Instance Owners:
  
  Check the list of instance owners specified for the BPF instance. Ensure that the users are valid and exist in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant BPF configuration and reviewing the assigned owners.
  
  
  
  Check User Profiles:
  
  For each instance owner, verify that their user profiles contain valid email addresses. This can be done in the user management area of SAP.
  If any user is missing an email address, update their profile with a valid email.
  
  
  
  User Status:
  
  Ensure that the instance owners are active and not locked or deactivated. You can check the user status in the user management section.
  
  
  
  Reassign Owners:
  
  If the current instance owners are invalid or cannot be updated, consider reassigning the ownership of the BPF instance to valid users who have the necessary email addresses.
  
  
  
  Review BPF Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings of the BPF to ensure that there are no misconfigurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the BPF instance to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with the user management transactions in SAP (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance) to manage user profiles effectively.
  BPF Configuration: Understanding how to configure BPFs in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.