How To Fix 42606 - Username &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Username &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42606 - Username &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "42606 Username &1 does not exist" indicates that the system is unable to find the specified username in its database. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Username: The username entered may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  User Not Created: The user may not have been created in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated or locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user may exist in a different client within the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Username: Double-check the spelling and format of the username. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is in the system.
  Create User: If the user does not exist, you can create a new user using transaction code SU01. Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create users.
  Check User Status: Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists and verify if the account is active. If the user is locked, you can unlock it from this transaction.
  Client Check: Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the user is supposed to exist. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI.
  Authorization Check: If the user exists but still cannot log in, check the user's authorizations using transaction code SU53 after the failed login attempt to see if there are any authorization issues.
  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
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management best practices in SAP, including how to create, modify, and delete users.
  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 the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.