How To Fix PK484 - Enter a user name

PK484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Enter a user name

What causes this issue?

You have created a new entry but have not entered any value in the
<LS>User</> field.

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?

Enter a user name in the <LS>User</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK484 - Enter a user name ?

  The SAP error message PK484, which states "Enter a user name," typically occurs in the context of user-related transactions or processes where a user name is required but not provided. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify user accounts, or when executing certain transactions that require user identification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user name field is left blank when it is required.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may not be designed to handle the current context without a user name.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a user name for certain operations, and these settings are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a User Name: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a valid user name in the required field. Make sure that the user name adheres to the naming