BCS_MEDIUM003 - Error (&2) when Sending to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCS_MEDIUM - Texts for BCS Medium for PPF

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Error (&2) when Sending to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MEDIUM003 - Error (&2) when Sending to &1 ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MEDIUM003 typically occurs in the context of the Business Communication Services (BCS) when there is an issue with sending an email or other communication medium. The error message format usually indicates that there is a problem with the medium being used to send the message.
  Cause:
  The error message BCS_MEDIUM003 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Medium Configuration: The medium (e.g., email, fax) may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Recipient Address: The recipient's email address or other contact information may be missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings, such as SMTP server configuration for email.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to send messages using the specified medium.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or connectivity issues affecting the ability to send messages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BCS_MEDIUM003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Medium Configuration:
  
  Go to the BCS configuration settings in SAP and verify that the medium you are trying to use is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters for the medium (like SMTP settings for email) are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Verify Recipient Information:
  
  Check the recipient's address to ensure it is correctly formatted and valid.
  If sending to multiple recipients, ensure that all addresses are valid.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to send messages using the specified medium.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  If using email, test the connectivity to the SMTP server to ensure it is reachable and functioning correctly.
  You can use transaction SCOT to check the status of the communication settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like SCOT (for communication settings) and SOST (to check the status of sent messages).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BCS and email configuration for detailed guidance on setting up and troubleshooting communication mediums.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BCS_MEDIUM003 error in your SAP system.