How To Fix 5W191 - User & is no longer valid: Cannot be forwarded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 191

• Message text: User & is no longer valid: Cannot be forwarded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W191 - User & is no longer valid: Cannot be forwarded ?

  The SAP error message 5W191 indicates that the user is no longer valid and cannot be forwarded. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user account has been deactivated, deleted, or is otherwise not recognized by the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated in the SAP system.
  User Deletion: The user may have been deleted from the system.
  Invalid User ID: The user ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in system configuration or user management settings may have affected the validity of the user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the status of the user account. Ensure that the user is active and not locked or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Reactivate User:
  
  If the user is deactivated, you can reactivate the account in the same transaction (SU01) by changing the status to active.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID being used is correct. Check for any typos or errors in the user ID.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can provide insights into user management and system configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the system (e.g., upgrades, patches), verify if these changes might have affected user accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.