BCS_MAIL_CONFIG014 - Password identifier is initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MAIL_CONFIG - Mail Configuration Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Password identifier is initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG014 - Password identifier is initial. ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MAIL_CONFIG014 indicates that the password identifier for the mail configuration is not set or is empty (initial). This typically occurs in the context of configuring the Business Communication Services (BCS) for sending emails from SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to send an email but cannot find a valid password identifier for the SMTP configuration. This usually means that the configuration for the email sending process is incomplete or incorrect.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the password identifier is correctly configured in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SMTP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SCOT in the SAP GUI. This transaction is used for configuring the SAPconnect settings.
  
  
  
  Check the SMTP Node:
  
  In the SCOT transaction, navigate to the SMTP node. Ensure that the SMTP node is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Configure the Mail Settings:
  
  Select the SMTP node and check the settings. You need to ensure that the following fields are filled out:
  
  Mail Host: The SMTP server address.
  Mail Port: The port number (usually 25, 465, or 587).
  User ID: The user ID for the SMTP server.
  Password Identifier: This should be set to a valid password identifier.
  
  
  
  
  
  Set the Password Identifier:
  
  If the password identifier is empty, you need to create one. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Create a new RFC destination or modify an existing one.
  In the Logon & Security tab, set the Password Identifier to a valid entry.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save and Test:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  You can test the email sending functionality by using transaction SOST to check the status of sent emails.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user ID you are using has the necessary authorizations to send emails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Business Communication Services and SMTP configuration for more detailed instructions.
  Logs: If the issue persists, check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BCS_MAIL_CONFIG014 error and successfully configure email sending in your SAP system.