How To Fix APJ_RT083 - User &1 does not exist or is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APJ_RT - Application job runtime messages

• Message number: 083

• Message text: User &1 does not exist or is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APJ_RT083 - User &1 does not exist or is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message APJ_RT083, which states "User &1 does not exist or is invalid," typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the user ID specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID entered does not exist in the SAP system.
  User is Inactive: The user account may exist but is inactive or locked.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the user ID entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user may exist in a different client and not in the one you are currently logged into.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Check the user ID for any typos or formatting errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct user ID as per the system's records.
  
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the system.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can search for the user by entering the user ID in the User field.
  
  
  
  Activate or Unlock User:
  
  If the user exists but is inactive or locked, you can activate or unlock the user account using transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the user is not locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are trying to execute.
  You can check the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Make sure you are logged into the correct client where the user is defined.
  Users are client-specific in SAP, so a user defined in one client will not be available in another.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user management and authorization errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the APJ_RT083 error message.