How To Fix SOTR_MESS189 - Enter an alias name

SOTR_MESS189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Enter an alias name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS189 - Enter an alias name ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS189, which states "Enter an alias name," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when a user is trying to create or modify an object that requires an alias name but has not provided one. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with SAP BusinessObjects, SAP BW, or other SAP modules that involve object naming conventions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to create or modify an object (like a query, report, or data source) that requires an alias name but leaves the alias field blank.
  The system requires a unique identifier or alias for the object to differentiate it from others.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where the error is occurring (e.g., while creating a report, data source, etc.).
  Provide an Alias Name: 
  Go to the relevant field where the alias name is required.
  Enter a valid alias name