KB40813: "An error occured while trying to send your message. MAPI error." error message appears when sending an email in MicroStrategy Developer 9.x and 10.x
SYMPTOM: When sending an email via Strategy Developer an error occurs as shown in the image below.
Sample Code/Error
An error occurred while trying to send your message. MAPI error.
MAPI means "Messaging Application Programming Interface"
CAUSE: This is a known issue with using Lotus Notes and other non Microsoft e-mail clients. ACTION: Use either Microsoft Outlook or Strategy Distribution Services to send the email.