How To Fix 6G100 - SAP user & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 100

• Message text: SAP user & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to send an express message to user &V1&.

System Response

User &V1& is not created in the system as an SAP user.

How to fix this error?

Check if you are using upper- or lowercase or change the selection
criteria for sending.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G100 - SAP user & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "6G100 SAP 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 for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User ID Typo: The user ID entered may contain a typo or may not be formatted correctly.
  User Not Created: The user account may not have been created in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated or locked.
  Client-Specific User: The user may exist in a different client within the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User ID: Verify that the user ID is entered correctly without any typos or extra spaces.
  Create User: If the user does not exist, you can create a new user account using transaction code SU01. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create users.
  Unlock User: If the user account is locked, you can unlock it using transaction code SU01 by selecting the user and choosing the unlock option.
  Check Client: Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the user account is supposed to exist. You can check this in the SAP logon screen.
  User Authorization: If the user exists but still cannot log in, check the user’s authorizations using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Consult Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team for further assistance. They can check the system logs and user management settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management best practices in SAP, including roles, profiles, and authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user management and troubleshooting user-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "6G100 SAP user & does not exist" error message.