How To Fix SERVICES_CMS050 - Specify either CAG-GUID or CAG External ID for a CAG

SERVICES_CMS050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SERVICES_CMS - Message class for CMS Services

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Specify either CAG-GUID or CAG External ID for a CAG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SERVICES_CMS050 - Specify either CAG-GUID or CAG External ID for a CAG ?

  The SAP error message SERVICES_CMS050 indicates that when trying to perform an operation related to a CAG (Content Access Group), the system requires either a CAG-GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) or a CAG External ID to be specified, but neither was provided.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where a user or a process is attempting to access or manipulate a CAG without providing the necessary identifiers. The CAG is a grouping mechanism used in SAP systems to manage access to content, and the system needs a unique identifier to locate the specific CAG in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you provide either the CAG-GUID or the CAG External ID when performing the operation. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the CAG: Determine which CAG you are trying to reference. You may need to consult your system documentation or database to find the correct identifiers.
  
  
  Provide the Required Identifier:
  
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