How To Fix VSMI068 - Failed to raise alert &1; no recipients have been specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Failed to raise alert &1; no recipients have been specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI068 - Failed to raise alert &1; no recipients have been specified ?

  The SAP error message VSMI068 indicates that there was an attempt to raise an alert, but no recipients have been specified for that alert. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's alert management system, which is used to notify users or administrators about specific events or issues within the system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  No Recipients Defined: The alert configuration does not have any recipients defined. This could be due to a misconfiguration or oversight when setting up the alert.
  Recipient List Empty: The recipient list for the alert might be empty or not properly populated.
  User Authorizations: The users who are supposed to receive the alerts may not have the necessary authorizations or may not be active in the system.
  Alert Type Configuration: The specific alert type may not have been configured correctly to include recipients.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Alert Configuration:
  
  Go to the alert management configuration in SAP (transaction code ALRTCATDEF).
  Verify that the alert type you are trying to raise has recipients defined.
  
  
  
  Define Recipients:
  
  If no recipients are defined, you need to add them. This can be done by specifying user IDs, roles, or distribution lists that should receive the alerts.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the users who are supposed to receive the alerts have the necessary authorizations and are active in the system.
  
  
  
  Test Alert Functionality:
  
  After making changes, test the alert functionality to ensure that alerts are being sent to the specified recipients.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there is any custom logic or enhancements in place that might affect alert generation, review that code to ensure it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring alerts and managing recipients.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ALRTCATDEF: Alert Category Definition
  ALRTDIS: Alert Distribution
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to alert management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the roles assigned to users include the necessary permissions to receive alerts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSMI068 error and ensure that alerts are properly configured and sent to the intended recipients.