How To Fix BV003 - User type & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 003

• Message text: User type & is not active

What causes this issue?

The user type is not currently actively available.

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?

There cab be a number of reasons for the user type being inactive:
+,,The user type is not in an activated price list. You have the
following options:
a) Reclassify the user(s). To do this, you can use the tool in the
system measurement (transaction USMM) that is used for migrating price
lists (-> Environment -> Migration of price list).
b) Set the correct active price list(s) in the system measurement
transaction, on the Price Lists tab page. It is only meaningful to have
multiple active price lists in exceptional cases.
+,,The user type is in an activated price list(s), but has been
deactivated using the active indicator.
Start the system measurement transaction (USMM). On the User Types tab
page, set the corresponding Active indicator, and save the setting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV003 - User type & is not active ?

  The SAP error message BV003: User type & is not active typically indicates that the user type specified in the system is not currently active or valid for the user trying to log in or perform an action. This can occur in various contexts, such as when a user is trying to access a transaction or function that requires a specific user type.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive User Type: The user type assigned to the user profile is not active in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The user type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations associated with the user type.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified incorrectly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profile.
  Verify the user type assigned to the user and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Activate User Type:
  
  If the user type is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the user type configuration settings (transaction code SU01 or SU10 for mass changes).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform. This can be checked in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Sometimes, system updates or changes can affect user types. Ensure that the system is up to date and that any recent changes have been properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Types in SAP: SAP has different user types (e.g., Dialog, System, Communication) that define the roles and permissions of users within the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user profiles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user types and authorization errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.