How To Fix BC_IBF160 - Web user name &1 already used

BC_IBF160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Web user name &1 already used

What causes this issue?

A web user name must be unique in the system. This means that a new
customer cannot use a web user name that has already been used.

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?

Specify another web user name and call the method again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_IBF160 - Web user name &1 already used ?

  The SAP error message BC_IBF160 indicates that the web user name you are trying to use is already in use by another user in the system. This typically occurs when you are attempting to create a new user or modify an existing user account in the SAP system, and the specified username is already assigned to someone else.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Username: The primary cause of this error is that the username you are trying to register or modify is already taken by another user in the SAP system.
  User Creation Process: This can happen during the user creation process in transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or when configuring web-based applications that require unique usernames.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Users: 
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the username already exists. You can search for the username in the user maintenance screen.
  If the username is found, you may need to choose a different username for the