What does this guide cover?
Set up Mailgun as your Email Service Provider for SAP S/4HANA Integrated Business Communications (IBC), so you can send operational emails (invoices, notifications, etc.) with reliable delivery and analytics.
Prerequisites
Mailgun Account:
Not a Mailgun customer? To get started with Mailgun, refer to our SAP S/4HANA Integration Overview where you can connect with one of our specialists to set up your Sinch Mailgun account.
- Verified sending domain (SPF/DKIM configured; DMARC recommended)
- Private API Key
- Correct region: US or EU
- Access to Mailgun Logs/Events
SAP S/4HANA System:
- Integrated Business Communications module enabled
- DNS administration rights (for domain verification)
Steps to Configure Mailgun in SAP S/4HANA IBC
1. Prepare Your Mailgun Account
- Complete SPF, DKIM, and recommended DMARC DNS records (see: How to Setup Email Authentication – Mailgun Blog).
- Identify your region:
- US: https://api.mailgun.net
- EU: https://api.eu.mailgun.net
- Generate or retrieve your Private API Key (see: Where can I find my API keys and SMTP credentials? – Mailgun Help Center).
- Select a dedicated sender address (e.g., notifications@yourdomain.com).
2. Initial SAP S/4HANA / IBC Setup
- Enable Integrated Business Communications and select Mailgun as your provider using SAP’s STC01 task list and IBC_INITIAL_SETUP.
- For full setup steps, see: Initital Setup for Sinch Mailgun - SAP Help Portal.
3. Sender Profiles
- Use SAP’s “Sender Profiles” app to configure your sender identity.
- The sender address must match your Mailgun domain/path prefix.
- For help or troubleshooting, see: Sender Profiles – SAP Help Portal.
FAQ / Troubleshooting
Q: API key or region error when testing.
A: Double-check your Mailgun API key and make sure you’re using the correct region endpoint.
Q: SSL handshake error in SAP.
A: Import the DigiCert Global Root certificate via STRUST. Reference: Adding Certificates to the Trust List – SAP Help Portal.
Q: Sender address is not accepted.
A: Make sure your SAP sender profile and Mailgun domain/path prefix match.
Q: Can’t see SAP-side delivery results.
A: Use both Mailgun Logs/Events and SAP’s IBC monitoring.
Q: How can I get support for Mailgun?
A: You can contact our support team from this page: https://app.mailgun.com/support
Q: How can I contact SAP Support for Mailgun integration issues?
A: To reach SAP Support for Mailgun-related issues, log in to the SAP Support Portal with your SAP account and create a support case. When submitting your case, select product component CA-IBC-COM to ensure proper routing for Sinch Mailgun integration topics.
References & Resources
- SAP S/4HANA Resources:
- SAP IBC Overview: SAP S/4HANA Help Portal – IBC 2025
- Mailgun Setup for IBC: Initital Setup for Sinch Mailgun - SAP Help Portal
- Mailgun Resources: