How To Fix ISLM_DI_GEN187 - Enter a Connection name.

ISLM_DI_GEN187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISLM_DI_GEN - DI Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Enter a Connection name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN187 - Enter a Connection name. ?

  The SAP error message ISLM_DI_GEN187, which states "Enter a Connection name," typically occurs in the context of data integration or when configuring connections in SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP Data Intelligence or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a connection name, but the connection name field is either left blank or not properly filled out. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When setting up a new data connection.
  When trying to access or configure an existing connection without specifying its name.
  When there is a misconfiguration in the connection settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ISLM_DI_GEN187 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Field: Ensure that you have entered a valid connection name in the required field. The connection name should be unique and descriptive enough to identify the connection easily.
  
  
  Review Connection Settings: If you are trying to modify an existing connection, make