How To Fix SR162 - MQTT password not allowed if MQTT user is not specified

SR162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 162

• Message text: MQTT password not allowed if MQTT user is not specified

What causes this issue?

A password was created for MQTT logons, but the user is initial. A
password must be associated with a user, for security reasons.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the MQTT user or delete the MQTT password.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR162 - MQTT password not allowed if MQTT user is not specified ?

  The SAP error message SR162, which states "MQTT password not allowed if MQTT user is not specified," typically occurs in the context of configuring MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) settings in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to set a password for an MQTT connection without specifying a corresponding user.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the MQTT protocol requires authentication when a password is provided. If a password is set in the configuration but no user is specified, the system cannot authenticate the connection, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SR162 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify an MQTT User:
  
  Ensure that you have specified a valid MQTT user in your configuration. This user should correspond to the credentials that are expected by the MQTT broker.
  
  
  
  Remove the Password:
  
  If you do not intend to use a user for authentication, you can remove the password from the configuration. This