How To Fix AP017 - There is no responsible person with the number &1

AP017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: There is no responsible person with the number &1

What causes this issue?

A responsible person with number &V1& is unknown.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

You can use the entry help to get an overview of the valid numbers
for the responsible person.
If necessary, you can also define a new responsible person in
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AP017 - Details

• The SAP error message AP017 ("There is no responsible person with the number &1") typically occurs when you are trying to assign a responsible person (such as a user or employee) to a task, project, or document, but the system cannot find a valid entry for the specified person number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Person Number: The number you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Inactive or Deleted Record: The responsible person may have been marked as inactive or deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the responsible person.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the person number being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Person Number: Check the person number you are entering to ensure it is correct. You can do this by searching for the person in the relevant master data (e.g., HR master data).
  Check Status: Ensure that the responsible