How To Fix 5W659 - Error during &1 of profile &2 for user &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Error during &1 of profile &2 for user &3.

What causes this issue?

It was not possible to update the user master data of &V3&.

System Response

The &V1& of authorization profile &V2& for user &V3& was not
successful.
The user master data of user &V3& is not up-to-date.

How to fix this error?

Update the authorizations of user &V3& with transaction SU01 - Maintain
User.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W659 - Error during &1 of profile &2 for user &3. ?

  The SAP error message 5W659 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the user profile during a specific operation. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when a user is trying to log in, access certain transactions, or perform specific actions that require certain authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error message "Error during &1 of profile &2 for user &3" generally points to one of the following issues:
  
  Profile Issues: The user profile specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the required authorizations to perform the action associated with the profile.
  Profile Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct profile, or the profile may not be active.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system configuration problems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID mentioned in the error message.
  Check the profiles assigned to the user and ensure that they are correct and active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  If necessary, adjust the user’s authorizations or consult with your security team to ensure the user has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Profile Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the profile mentioned in the error message (profile &2). Ensure that it is set up correctly and contains the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction code SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SM21 - System Log
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the user profile and the actions being performed.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5W659 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5W659 in your SAP system.