How To Fix AD01247 - Proile &1 for usage &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD01 - DI Processor (Expense-related Billing)

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Proile &1 for usage &2 not found

What causes this issue?

Either profile &V1& does not exist or usage &V2& has not been
maintained in profile &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the required profile and the required usage, or use another
profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD01247 - Proile &1 for usage &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message AD01247 indicates that a specific profile for a particular usage is not found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of authorization management, where the system is unable to locate the required profile for a user or a specific transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The specified profile (&1) for the given usage (&2) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profile might not have been created or assigned correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the profile exists. Enter the profile name and see if it is listed.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, you can create it using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the profile is assigned to the appropriate roles and users.
  
  
  
  Transport Profiles:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included.
  If not, you may need to manually create the profile in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific profile and usage to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and user assignments, to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.