How To Fix UPO_UDM_MSG016 - Enter Operator

UPO_UDM_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPO_UDM_MSG - UDM Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Enter Operator

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UPO_UDM_MSG016 - Details

• The SAP error message UPO_UDM_MSG016 "Enter Operator" typically occurs in the context of the SAP User Data Management (UDM) module, particularly when users are trying to perform operations that require an operator to be specified but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires an operator to be defined, but the operator field is left blank.
  The system expects a specific operator (like a user ID or a role) to be entered for processing the request, and it cannot proceed without this information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UPO_UDM_MSG016 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the operator field, are filled in correctly. Look for any mandatory fields that may be missing.
  
  
  Enter a Valid Operator: If the operator field is empty, enter a valid operator ID or select an appropriate operator from the list of available options.
  
  
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