BCS_MAIL_CONFIG010 - Default configuration already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL_CONFIG - Mail Configuration Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Default configuration already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG010 - Default configuration already exists. ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG010 indicates that a default configuration for the Business Communication Services (BCS) mail settings already exists in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new mail configuration that conflicts with an existing one.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new mail configuration in the BCS settings, but a default configuration is already set up.
  The system does not allow multiple default configurations for mail settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Go to the transaction code SOST (SAPconnect: Send Requests) or SCOT (SAPconnect: Administration) to view the existing mail configurations.
  Look for any existing default configurations that may be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Configuration:
  
  If you find an existing default configuration that you no longer need, you can either modify it or delete it.
  To modify, you can change the settings to meet your requirements.
  To delete, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that the configuration is not in use.
  
  
  
  Create a New Configuration:
  
  After resolving the existing configuration, you can proceed to create a new mail configuration.
  Ensure that you set the new configuration as the default if that is your intention.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the mail configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configurations, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCOT: For configuring SAPconnect settings.
  SOST: For monitoring the status of sent emails.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to BCS configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  You can also search the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BCS_MAIL_CONFIG010 error and successfully configure your mail settings in SAP.