How To Fix BC203 - Internal error: User & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC - Scheduler (calendar)

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Internal error: User & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The logged on user &V1& does not exist.
This error can occur because of a short-term system inconsistency.
Information for the developer:
The error may have occurred within the function modules
SCHEDULE_OWNER_MAINTAIN_DIALOG, SCHEDULE_OWNER_ATTRIBUT_DIALOG and
SCHEDULE_OWNER_ENTRY_DIALOG in the form routine FILL_SHOW_OWNER.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC203 - Internal error: User & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "BC203 Internal error: User & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a user that is not found in the user master data. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a user is deleted, not properly created, or if there are issues with user authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  User Deletion: The user in question may have been deleted from the system.
  User Not Created: The user may not have been created in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may exist, but the current session does not have the necessary authorizations to access the user data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the user master data or related tables.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the system. Enter the user ID and see if the user details are displayed.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If the user does not exist, create the user using transaction SU01. Ensure that all necessary details are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions they are trying to execute. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  User Lock Status:
  
  Check if the user is locked. If the user is locked, they will not be able to log in or perform actions. You can unlock the user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on user data. You can use transaction SU10 to perform mass changes or checks on user data.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, it may be necessary to check for system issues or bugs. Consult with your SAP Basis team or check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user management and authorizations for best practices and guidelines.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the problem to your SAP support team for further investigation.