BCS_MAIL_CONFIG013 - Password is inital.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL_CONFIG - Mail Configuration Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Password is inital.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG013 - Password is inital. ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG013 indicates that the password for the email configuration is in its initial state, meaning it has not been set or has not been changed from the default value. This typically occurs in the context of configuring the SAP Business Communication Services (BCS) for sending emails.
  Cause:
  
  Default Password: The password for the SMTP server or email account has not been changed from its initial/default value.
  Configuration Issue: The email configuration settings in SAP are incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not being able to authenticate with the email server.
  Security Policy: Some systems enforce a policy that requires passwords to be changed from their initial state for security reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Change the Password:
  
  Access the email account settings in the email server or service you are using (e.g., SMTP server).
  Change the password from the initial/default value to a new, secure password.
  
  
  
  Update SAP Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCOT (SAPconnect Administration).
  Navigate to the settings for the email configuration (e.g., SMTP node).
  Update the password in the configuration settings to match the new password you set on the email server.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After updating the password, use the test functionality in SCOT to ensure that the email configuration is working correctly.
  Send a test email to verify that the system can authenticate and send emails without errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user account being used for sending emails has the necessary permissions and is not locked or disabled.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCOT: For configuring SAPconnect settings.
  SOST: To monitor sent emails and check for any errors.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring SAPconnect and troubleshooting email issues.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Regularly update passwords and follow security policies to ensure that email accounts are secure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BCS_MAIL_CONFIG013 error and successfully configure email sending in your SAP system.