How To Fix BV156 - User type &2 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 156

• Message text: User type &2 unknown

What causes this issue?

User type &v2& is unknown.
(The database view TUTYPNOW does not contain an entry for language &v1&
and user type &v2&.)

System Response

User types are not changed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid user type. To display a list of valid types, choose F4.
You may not have set the correct price list(s). To check this, call
Transaction USMM and choose <LS>Price lists</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV156 - User type &2 unknown ?

  The SAP error message BV156 with the description "User type &2 unknown" typically occurs when there is an issue related to user types in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during user creation, modification, or when trying to assign roles or authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User Type: The user type specified in the system does not match any of the predefined user types in SAP. This could happen if the user type is misspelled or if it has been deleted or not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to user types in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference user types, they may be incorrectly implemented or configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Type: Verify the user type being used. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check the valid user types