How To Fix XM048 - External user name missing (function &1)

XM048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 048

• Message text: External user name missing (function &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM048 - External user name missing (function &1) ?

  The SAP error message XM048 "External user name missing (function &1)" typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute a function that requires an external user name, but the system cannot find or recognize the external user name in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External User Name: The most common cause is that the external user name has not been provided or is not available in the system for the specific function being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the external user name from being recognized or retrieved.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external user name.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to user management or external systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the external user name is being passed correctly to the function. If you are