How To Fix SXMSF181 - 'Name' must be filled

SXMSF181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: 'Name' must be filled

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SXMSF181 - Details

• The SAP error message SXMSF181, which states "'Name' must be filled," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when a required field is not filled in a configuration or mapping scenario. This error can arise in various situations, such as when configuring integration scenarios, defining message types, or setting up communication channels.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Required Field: A mandatory field, often labeled as "Name," is left blank in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of an integration scenario, mapping, or communication channel is incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Data Mapping Issues: When defining mappings, if the name of the mapping or the target structure is not provided, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SXMSF181 error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where the error is occurring (e.g., in a mapping, communication channel, or integration scenario).
  Check Configuration:
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