How To Fix ACO_BSP017 - User &1 is not a valid candidate manager

ACO_BSP017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACO_BSP - Messages for Package ACO_BSP

• Message number: 017

• Message text: User &1 is not a valid candidate manager

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACO_BSP017 - User &1 is not a valid candidate manager ?

  The SAP error message ACO_BSP017, which states "User &1 is not a valid candidate manager," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Talent Management or Recruitment modules. This error indicates that the user specified (represented by &1) is not recognized as a valid candidate manager in the system.
  Causes:
  
  User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the necessary role or authorization to act as a candidate manager.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be part of the relevant organizational structure that allows them to manage candidates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the user from being recognized as a candidate manager.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the system. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations