How To Fix /OSP/MSG235 - Error in reading Initiator name:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Error in reading Initiator name:

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG235 - Error in reading Initiator name: ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG235 Error in reading Initiator name typically indicates an issue related to the configuration or retrieval of the initiator name in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to background jobs, process chains, or other automated tasks that require an initiator or user context.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The initiator name may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to read the initiator name may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database that prevent the retrieval of the initiator name.
  System Settings: Incorrect system settings or parameters related to job scheduling or process management.
  Corrupted Data: There may be corrupted entries in the relevant tables that store initiator information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings related to the initiator name in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring).
  Ensure that the initiator name is