How To Fix CRD_CUST516 - Specify a credential type

CRD_CUST516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_CUST - Credentialing: Messages for Editing Customizing

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Specify a credential type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_CUST516 - Specify a credential type ?

  The SAP error message CRD_CUST516: Specify a credential type typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or SAP Business Technology Platform when dealing with credentials for service connections or when configuring authentication methods. This error indicates that the system requires a specific type of credential to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Credential Type: The error usually arises when a user attempts to create or configure a service connection without specifying the required credential type (e.g., Basic Authentication, OAuth, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the credential type is not properly set or recognized by the system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or define the credential types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify Credential Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system where you are setting up the service connection.
  Ensure that you select or specify a valid credential type