How To Fix 0K072 - Specify a user name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0K - Messages for "General List Modules"

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Specify a user name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K072 - Specify a user name ?

  The SAP error message 0K072: Specify a user name typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a user name to be specified, but the system does not have a user name provided in the relevant field. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a user, assignment of roles, or when executing certain transactions that require user identification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Name: The most common cause is that the user name field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is preventing the user name from being recognized or retrieved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the user name field or related transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the user name field is filled in correctly. If you are in a transaction that requires a user name, make