How To Fix BV158 - Migrate user types after the change (See long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Migrate user types after the change (See long text)

What causes this issue?

You have changed the settings for the active price lists or the active
user types. This means that there are users who have been classified
with user types but who are not entered in the active price lists or
are not activated. This affects a total of &V1& user types (in all
clients).

System Response

None.

How to fix this error?

Reclassify the users <ZH>in every client</>. To do this, use the tool
for migrating price lists (choose <LS>Environment</>).
Depending on the situation, it can also be useful to adjust the setting
of the active price lists ("Price Lists" tab page) or the active user
type ("User types" tab page)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV158 - Migrate user types after the change (See long text) ?

  The SAP error message BV158 typically relates to issues encountered during the migration of user types in the SAP system. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or issues with user type assignments after a change in the user management settings or after a system upgrade.
  Cause:
  The error message BV158 indicates that there is a need to migrate user types after a change has been made. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Changes in user roles or authorizations.
  Updates to the user management system or configuration.
  Migration from one user management system to another (e.g., from SAP GUI to SAP Fiori).
  Changes in the underlying database or user data structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BV158 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Long Text of the Error Message: The long text of the error message often provides specific guidance on what needs to be done. You can access this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to view the message details.
  
  
  Run User Type Migration:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to access the user management screen.
  Check if there are any inconsistencies in user types.
  If necessary, run the user type migration program. This can typically be done using transaction SU10 (mass user maintenance) or a specific migration report provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that all user roles and authorizations are correctly assigned and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  Check for System Notes or Patches: Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues related to user management. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidance on user management and migration processes.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is part of a larger migration or upgrade project.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and SUIM (User Information System).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to user type migration and the specific error message BV158 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Management Best Practices: Review best practices for user management in SAP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the BV158 error and ensure that user types are correctly migrated after any changes.