How To Fix AQ106 - Specify a user

AQ106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Specify a user

What causes this issue?

You attempted to execute a function requiring specification of a user,
but no user name was specified.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a user name (in the R/3 System, this may be up to 12 characters
long).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ106 - Specify a user ?

  The SAP error message AQ106, which states "Specify a user," typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow or authorization management. This error indicates that a user must be specified for a particular action or process, such as assigning a task, approving a document, or executing a transaction that requires user identification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Input: The user field is left blank when it is required for the transaction or process.
  Workflow Configuration: In workflows, if a task is assigned to a user and that user is not specified or is incorrectly configured, this error may arise.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action may not have the necessary authorizations, leading to the system prompting for a user specification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a User: Ensure that you fill in the user field where the error occurs. This could be in a dialog box or a selection screen.
  Check Workflow Settings: If the error is related to