How To Fix 01661 - Profile & is not used in a user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Profile & is not used in a user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01661 - Profile & is not used in a user ?

  The SAP error message "01661 Profile & is not used in a user" typically occurs when you are trying to assign a profile to a user in the SAP system, but the specified profile is not currently assigned to any user. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Cause:
  
  Profile Not Assigned: The profile you are trying to assign has not been assigned to any user in the system.
  Profile Deletion: The profile may have been deleted or is inactive.
  Incorrect Profile Name: The profile name you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to assign the profile may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the profile is assigned to any user.
  If the profile is not assigned, you can assign it to the desired user.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Existence:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the profile exists and is active.
  If the profile is missing or inactive, you may need to create or reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Correct Profile Name:
  
  Double-check the profile name for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct profile name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to assign the profile has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, you can create a new profile using transaction code PFCG and then assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (if you need to assign profiles to multiple users)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user profiles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully assign the profile to the user. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance.