How To Fix XS096 - The SMTP node does not exist

XS096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XS - SAPconnect: All messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: The SMTP node does not exist

What causes this issue?

The SMTP node was not found.
The SMTP node only exists once in the system. It is delivered by SAP
when the SAP System is installed or upgraded. It can be created or
deleted from the user interface.
The SMTP node may be missing as a result of manual intervention in the
SAPconnect tables or an error arising from installation, upgrade, or a
client copy.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the SAP hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

XS096 - Details

• The SAP error message XS096, which states "The SMTP node does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an issue with the configuration of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) settings. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified SMTP node, which is necessary for sending emails.
  Causes:
  
  Missing SMTP Configuration: The SMTP node may not be configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Node Name: The name of the SMTP node specified in the configuration might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the SMTP server.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the SMTP node.
  System Settings: The SMTP settings in the SAP system may not be properly set up or may have been changed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check SMTP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SCOT (SAPconnect Administration).
  Verify that the SMTP