How To Fix COM_ALTER_IDENT045 - Enter a profile

COM_ALTER_IDENT045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ALTER_IDENT - Messages for Alternative Identifiers

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Enter a profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT045 - Enter a profile ?

  The SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT045 typically indicates that a user is trying to perform an action that requires a profile to be specified, but none has been provided. This error is often encountered in the context of user authorizations or when modifying certain settings in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A required profile is not specified in the relevant transaction or function.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  There may be a configuration issue where the system expects a profile to be defined but it is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_ALTER_IDENT045 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Profile: 
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid profile in the relevant field. Check if the profile you are trying to use exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile or perform the action. You may need to consult