How To Fix SERVICES_CMS049 - Specify either CAG GUID or CAG External ID for CAG; cannot specify both

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SERVICES_CMS - Message class for CMS Services

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Specify either CAG GUID or CAG External ID for CAG; cannot specify both

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SERVICES_CMS049 - Specify either CAG GUID or CAG External ID for CAG; cannot specify both ?

  The SAP error message SERVICES_CMS049 indicates that there is a conflict in the parameters being provided for a CAG (Content Access Group) operation. Specifically, the error states that you must specify either the CAG GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) or the CAG External ID, but not both at the same time.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when a user or a process attempts to create or modify a CAG by providing both the GUID and the External ID in the same request. The system requires one of these identifiers to uniquely identify the CAG, but it cannot process both simultaneously.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Request: Check the request or operation that is causing the error. This could be a function call, API request, or a configuration setting in the SAP system.
  
  
  Choose One Identifier: Decide whether you want to use the CAG GUID or the CAG External ID. You should only include one of these identifiers in your request.
  
  
  Modify the Request: Update the request to remove the identifier that you do not want to use. Ensure that only one of the identifiers is present.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the operation to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  CAG GUID: This is a unique identifier assigned to a Content Access Group within the SAP system. It is typically used for internal referencing.
  
  
  CAG External ID: This is a user-defined identifier that can be used to reference a CAG externally. It is often more meaningful to users and can be used in integration scenarios.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP BusinessObjects, SAP BW) for more details on how to work with CAGs and the expected parameters for related operations.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting the SAP community forums for additional assistance.
  
  
  By ensuring that only one identifier is specified in your requests, you should be able to avoid this error and successfully perform the desired operations on the CAG.