How To Fix WS_TOOL187 - Provide name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Provide name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL187 - Provide name ?

  The SAP error message WS_TOOL187: Provide name typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or related tools where a required name or identifier has not been provided by the user or the system.
  
  Cause
  
  The error WS_TOOL187: Provide name is triggered when a mandatory name field is left empty or not supplied during a workflow step, tool execution, or configuration.
  This often happens when creating or modifying workflow elements, tasks, or when a tool expects a name parameter but it is missing.
  It can also occur if a program or transaction expects a name input and the user skips it or the input is not passed correctly.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Provide the required name: When the error appears, check the screen or input form where the name is expected and enter the appropriate name or identifier.
  Check the workflow step or tool configuration: Ensure that all mandatory fields, especially those requiring names (like task names, container element names,