BCS_MEDIUM018 - Expanding recipient object "&1" does not return any recipients

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Expanding recipient object "&1" does not return any recipients

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCS_MEDIUM018 - Expanding recipient object "&1" does not return any recipients ?

  The SAP error message BCS_MEDIUM018 indicates that the system was unable to find any recipients for the specified recipient object. This typically occurs in the context of the Business Communication Services (BCS) when trying to send emails or notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Recipient Object: The recipient object specified (e.g., user ID, email address, distribution list) may not exist or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the action may not have the necessary authorizations to access the recipient object.
  Inactive or Deleted Recipients: The recipient may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BCS settings or the underlying communication method.
  Recipient Type Mismatch: The type of recipient specified may not match the expected type (e.g., trying to send to a user ID when an email address is expected).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Recipient Object: Verify that the recipient object specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system. Ensure that the format is correct.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the recipient object.
  Check Recipient Status: Confirm that the recipient is active and has not been deleted or deactivated.
  Validate Configuration: Review the BCS configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for sending messages.
  Test with Different Recipients: Try sending the message to a different recipient to see if the issue persists, which can help isolate the problem.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the recipient resolution is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes like SOST (for monitoring the status of sent messages) or SCOT (for configuring the communication methods).
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on BCS and recipient management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.