How To Fix 5A470 - Profile & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Profile & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A470 - Profile & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "5A470 Profile & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a user profile that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when a user tries to log in or when a specific transaction is executed that requires a certain profile.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Not Created: The user profile that is being referenced has not been created in the system.
  Profile Deletion: The profile may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There may be a typo or incorrect profile name being referenced in the transaction or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) and check if the profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, you can create a new profile using transaction PFCG or restore it if it was deleted.
  Ensure that the profile is correctly configured with the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Name:
  
  Double-check the profile name being used in the transaction or configuration to ensure there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific profile or transaction to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message. You can search for the error message number (5A470) in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to the user are appropriate and include the necessary profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.