How To Fix XS095 - SMTP Node Cannot Be Deleted or Copied

XS095 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 095

• Message text: SMTP Node Cannot Be Deleted or Copied

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete the SMTP node. This is not possible. It is also
not possible to create more SMTP nodes. The SMTP node only exists once
in the system.

System Response

The node is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to use the SMTP node, deactivate the indicator 'Node
in use'. The node will then be deactivated and not used in the send
process.
You can reactivate the node at any time.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

XS095 - Details

• The SAP error message "XS095 SMTP Node Cannot Be Deleted or Copied" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's configuration for the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings, particularly when dealing with the SAP NetWeaver Application Server or SAP HANA XS (Extended Services).
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the SMTP node you are trying to delete or copy is either a default node or is currently in use. In many cases, certain nodes are protected from deletion or copying to prevent disruption of email services or configurations that are critical to the system's operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Node Usage: Ensure that the SMTP node you are trying to delete or copy is not currently in use. If it is being referenced by any active configurations or processes, you will need to remove those references first.
  
  
  Default Node: If the node is a default SMTP node, you