How To Fix 5W656 - No profile exists for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 656

• Message text: No profile exists for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W656 - No profile exists for & & ?

  The SAP error message 5W656 ("No profile exists for & &") typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific profile for the user or the context in which the operation is being performed. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction, access a report, or perform a specific function that requires a user profile.
  Causes:
  
  Missing User Profile: The user profile that is required for the operation does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the user or the transaction may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile.
  Profile Deletion: The profile may have been deleted or not created properly.
  System Migration: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, profiles may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Assign Profile:
  
  Check if the required profile exists in the system. If not, create it using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Assign the necessary profile to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the transaction or function you are trying to access. Ensure that all necessary profiles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the profile. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Profile Recovery:
  
  If the profile was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated based on the previous settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific transaction or module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles are properly assigned and that they include the necessary authorizations for the profiles in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.