How To Fix 29669 - User & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 669

• Message text: User & not defined

What causes this issue?

You want to enter user-specific settings for BOM maintenance for user
&V1&.
However, there is no user profile in your SAP System for user &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Please check the user name &V1&.
If your entry is correct, you need to create a user profile for this
user. Then you can enter user-specific default values for individual
application areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29669 - User & not defined ?

  The SAP error message "29669 User & not defined" typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize or find the specified user in the user master data. This can occur in various contexts, such as during user authentication, authorization checks, or when trying to access certain transactions or reports.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user has not been created in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user exists but has been deactivated or locked.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID entered is incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transactions or data.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user may exist in a different client and not in the current one you are logged into.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the system.
  If the user does not exist, create a new user by filling in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is locked or deactivated. You can do this in SU01 by checking the user status.
  If the user is locked, unlock the user.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID is entered correctly without any typos.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  If the user exists and is active, check the authorization roles assigned to the user. Use transaction PFCG to review and assign necessary roles.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the user is defined. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (for bulk changes)
  
  
  
  User Master Data: User master data is crucial for managing user access and security in SAP. It includes user profiles, roles, and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "User & not defined" error message in SAP.