How To Fix 5Y045 - User & does not exist

5Y045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 045

• Message text: User & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y045 - User & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "5Y045 User & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a user account associated with the specified user ID. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to log in, execute a transaction, or perform an action that requires user authentication.
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user ID specified does not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been created but is currently inactive or locked.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the user ID being entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the system not recognizing the user.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user may exist in a different client within the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists. Enter the user ID and see if the system retrieves the user details.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If