Emails failing with Error 12206 Server transaction failed

Description of Issue

We are getting the error below in Munis:

The utility program (sendmail.wsf) generated an error. 

ERROR: 12206: Server transaction failed

Recipient(s) xxxxxxuser@emaildomain.com From: xxxxxx@emaildomain.com

Calling SocketTools SMTP Connect method.

Context
  • Munis
  • W-4 processing
  • Email 
  • SMTP
Cause

The SMTP server user being used for the SMTP connection is missing send as permissions.

Resolution
  1. Navigate to System Administration > General Administration > System Settings
  2. Select the Email tab
  3. Obtain the SMTP server user ID
    1. Note: This must a real email address (not distribution group) that can send email
  4. Assign user Send as permissions through the SMTP server