How to Send HTML Email with SAP ABAP?

Learn how to send HTML emails using SAP ABAP with the CL_BCS class. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to create rich, formatted emails for professional communication within your SAP system.

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How to Send HTML Emails with SAP ABAP

How to Send HTML Emails with SAP ABAP

In this blog post, we will discuss how to send HTML emails using SAP ABAP with the new CL_BCS class. Sending emails in HTML format allows for rich text formatting, including images, links, and various styles, making your emails more professional and visually appealing.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites in place:

  • Access to an SAP system with the necessary authorizations.
  • Basic knowledge of ABAP programming.
  • A working email server configured in your SAP system.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Define the HTML Content

First, define the HTML content of your email. Here is a simple example:

DATA: lv_html_content TYPE string.
lv_html_content = '<html><body><h1>Hello, World!</h1><p>
This is a sample HTML email sent from SAP ABAP.</p></body></html>'.

2. Create a MIME Document

Next, create a MIME document and add your HTML content to it:

DATA: lt_mime_data TYPE STANDARD TABLE OF solisti1,
      ls_mime_data TYPE solisti1.

ls_mime_data-line = lv_html_content.
APPEND ls_mime_data TO lt_mime_data.

3. Prepare the Email

Prepare the email with the necessary details such as sender, recipient, subject, and the MIME document containing the HTML content:

DATA: lo_send_request TYPE REF TO cl_bcs,
      lo_document    TYPE REF TO cl_document_bcs,
      lo_sender      TYPE REF TO cl_sapuser_bcs,
      lo_recipient   TYPE REF TO if_recipient_bcs,
      lt_message_body TYPE bcsy_text.

* Create send request
lo_send_request = cl_bcs=>create_persistent( ).

* Create document
APPEND lv_html_content TO lt_message_body.
lo_document = cl_document_bcs=>create_document( i_type = 'HTM'
                                                   i_text = lt_message_body
                                                   i_subject = 'Sample HTML Email' ).

* Add document to send request
lo_send_request->set_document( lo_document ).

* Set sender
lo_sender = cl_sapuser_bcs=>create( sy-uname ).
lo_send_request->set_sender( lo_sender ).

* Add recipient
lo_recipient = cl_cam_address_bcs=>create_internet_address( 'recipient@example.com' ).
lo_send_request->add_recipient( lo_recipient ).

4. Send the Email

Finally, send the email:

DATA: lv_sent_to_all TYPE os_boolean.

* Send the email
lv_sent_to_all = lo_send_request->send( i_with_error_screen = 'X' ).

IF lv_sent_to_all = 'X'.
  WRITE: 'Email sent successfully!'.
ELSE.
  WRITE: 'Failed to send email.'.
ENDIF.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined above, you can send HTML emails using SAP ABAP. This method allows you to create rich, formatted emails that can greatly enhance the communication capabilities of your SAP system.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy coding!