How To Fix BC_IBF159 - Internet user already exists for customer &1

BC_IBF159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_IBF - IBF Flight Data Application (Demo Only)

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Internet user already exists for customer &1

What causes this issue?

You can only create one web user for each customer. A web user already
exists for this customer and you cannot create another one.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BC_IBF159 - Details

• The SAP error message BC_IBF159 indicates that an internet user already exists for the specified customer. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new internet user for a customer in the SAP system, but the system detects that an internet user account has already been created for that customer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate User Creation: The most common cause is that an attempt is being made to create a new internet user for a customer who already has an existing internet user account.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in the customer number or details entered, leading to confusion about whether the user already exists.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior regarding user creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Users: Before attempting to create a new internet user, check the existing users for the customer. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g.,