How To Fix CM_EHFND_PURPOSE018 - Enter a name.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_PURPOSE - Messages for Compliance Purpose

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_PURPOSE018 - Enter a name. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_PURPOSE018, which states "Enter a name," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a required field for entering a name is left blank. This error is often encountered in various applications within SAP, particularly in the context of creating or managing business objects, such as business partners, customers, or vendors.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a name to be entered in a specific field, but the user has not provided any input. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Creating a new business partner or customer.
  Defining a new entity in a configuration or master data transaction.
  Any other situation where a name is a mandatory field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_EHFND_PURPOSE018 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the screen where the error occurred and identify the field that requires a name. It is usually marked with an asterisk (*) indicating that it is mandatory.
  
  
  Enter