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Mailer cannot Connect to IMAP Server on Oracle Applications R12.1.1 (Doc ID 1300542.1)

Last updated on APRIL 04, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle Workflow - Version 12.1.1 to 12.1.3 [Release 12.1]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

On Oracle Applications 12.1.1 version, Workflow Mailer,
when attempting to save mailer configuration changes,
the following error occurs:

Unable to connect to the mail account.check the host,user name and password

 
The issue can be reproduced at will with the following steps:
1. Workflow Administrator web application
2. Workflow Manager
3. Notification Mailer icon
4. Select the mailer
5. Click on Edit

The issue has the following business impact:
Due to this issue, users cannot send email notifications.

Cause

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