How To Fix AQ172 - Specify a name for the data retrieval program

AQ172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Specify a name for the data retrieval program

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a functional area where you use your own
program to retrieve the data. The name of this program must be known to
the functional area, since ABAP/4 Query needs it in order to be able to
generate the report.

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 program name. You are recommended to use the name proposed by
the system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ172 - Specify a name for the data retrieval program ?

  The SAP error message AQ172, which states "Specify a name for the data retrieval program," typically occurs when you are trying to create or execute a data retrieval program in SAP, but you have not provided a required name for the program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Name: The most common cause of this error is that the field for specifying the name of the data retrieval program is left blank.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the system that requires a program name to be specified but is not being prompted correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the program name due to oversight or misunderstanding of the input requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Program Name: Go back to the screen where the error occurred and ensure that you enter a valid name for the data retrieval program in the appropriate field. The name should follow any naming conventions