How To Fix T5168 - Specify extension and user

T5168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T5 - SAPphone: Messages for telephony

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Specify extension and user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T5168 - Specify extension and user ?

  The SAP error message T5168 ("Specify extension and user") typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Time Management when there is an issue with the configuration of infotypes or when trying to access certain functionalities related to personnel data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User or Extension: The error usually indicates that the system requires a specific user or extension to be defined, but it is not provided in the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the infotype settings or in the user profiles that are supposed to be linked to the specific action you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or perform the action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User and Extension: Ensure that the user and extension are correctly specified in the relevant configuration settings. This may involve checking the user profiles and ensuring that they are linked