How To Fix M2271 - Enter a user name

M2271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Enter a user name

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.BTCAUTHNAM>user name</> determines which user carries out
the authorization check within the background job.
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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Give a user name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2271 - Enter a user name ?

  The SAP error message M2271, which states "Enter a user name," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a user name to be specified, but the field is left blank. This can happen in various contexts within SAP, such as during the creation of a document, user assignment, or when accessing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a user name in the required field.
  Field Configuration: The field for the user name may be mandatory in the transaction or process being executed, and it has not been filled out.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not display the field correctly, leading to confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a User Name: The immediate solution is to locate the user name field in the transaction or screen where the error occurred and enter a valid user name.
  Check Field Requirements: Ensure that you are