How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN029 - Unable to set the user &1 as sender of the request (&2)

CM_EHFND_COMN029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Unable to set the user &1 as sender of the request (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN029 - Unable to set the user &1 as sender of the request (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN029 indicates that there is an issue with setting a specific user as the sender of a request in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of workflows, notifications, or communication processes within SAP applications, particularly in the SAP Cloud Platform or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  User Authorization Issues: The user specified as the sender may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to perform the action.
  User Status: The user account may be locked, inactive, or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow or communication settings that prevent the system from recognizing the user as a valid sender.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as connectivity problems or system errors, that prevent the request from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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