SharePoint email notification workflow

Question

I created SharePoint email notification workflow for a LIST but it does not send emails. When I make changes to the list, the workflow complete but does not send an email notification.

What changes should I do so that the on-premise SharePoint can send email notification?

Answer 1

First remove the workflow from the SharePoint and Do the following Procedure:

1-Close SPD if it is open

2-Open My Computer

a. Click the address bar

3-Paste in: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WebsiteCache

4-Delete everything within this location

5-Click the address bar

6-Paste in: %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Web Server Extensions\Cache

7-Delete everything in this location

Answer 2

Verify the following cases

1. The workflow shouldn`t run with system account.
2. The email recipient must be a valid user in SharePoint. (Add log statement before and after email action to make sure Workflow passing your logic).
3. Check your SMTP settings if you are using SharePoint on premises. (Add a small alert any SharePoint to see emails are working on SharePoint farm.)

Will further assist based on your validations.

Answer 3

Make sure your workflow runs when an Item is modified. Usually when you setup a workflow it only runs when an Item is created. change the configuration to make sure it runs when an Item is modified. Also add a log statement before and after the step when you send email. Display the email recipient name/email in the Log statement to make sure you have a valid email address.