How To Fix WOST_WSSD_MODEL004 - Specified e-mail address is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOST_WSSD_MODEL - SRS Customer: Message class for model objects

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Specified e-mail address is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOST_WSSD_MODEL004 - Specified e-mail address is invalid ?

  The SAP error message WOST_WSSD_MODEL004 indicates that the specified email address is invalid. This error typically occurs in scenarios where an email address is required, such as when sending notifications or alerts through SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Email Format: The email address may not conform to standard email formatting rules (e.g., missing "@" symbol, invalid characters).
  Empty Email Field: The email address field may be empty or not populated correctly.
  Domain Issues: The domain part of the email address may not be valid or reachable.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the email sending functionality in SAP.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have a valid email address set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Email Format: Ensure that the email address is correctly formatted. It should follow the standard format (e.g., [e-mail]).
  Verify Email Address: Confirm that the email address is valid and exists. You can try sending a test email to the address from an external email client.
  Populate Email Field: If the email field is empty, ensure that it is populated with a valid email address before triggering the action that leads to the error.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for email sending in SAP. This includes settings in transaction SCOT (SAPconnect) to ensure that the email sending functionality is properly set up.
  User Profile Check: If the error is related to a specific user, check the user profile in transaction SU01 to ensure that a valid email address is entered in the "Address" tab.
  Test Email Sending: Use transaction SOST to check the status of sent emails and troubleshoot any issues related to email sending.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to email configuration and user management for further insights.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid email address error in SAP.