2755730 - No API endpoint targeted. Use 'xs login' or 'xs api' to target an endpoint

Access to SAP HANA XS Advanced with the XS CLI xs apps (or similar commands0) fails with the below error:

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No API endpoint targeted. Use 'xs login' or 'xs api' to target an endpoint.

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Screenshot of the issue:

• SAP HANA Extended Application Services, Advanced Model
• SAP HANA, platform edition 2.0

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