How To Fix BV250 - User type &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 250

• Message text: User type &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The system does not recognize user type &V1&.
The user type would have to be contained in the database table TUTYPA.
However, the system could not find it there.

System Response

Termination.

How to fix this error?

Select a permitted user type. When doing so, you should, of course,
take into account the conditions of the license contract.

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 BV250 - User type &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message BV250 User type &1 is unknown typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the user type specified in the context of a particular transaction or operation. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with user authorizations, roles, or profiles.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect User Type: The user type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the user management settings or roles.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action related to the specified user type.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the user master data or related tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Type: Verify that the user type specified in the transaction is valid. You can do this by checking the user type definitions in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the user management configuration and ensure that all user types are correctly defined and active.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified user type. You can use transaction codes like SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  User Master Data: Check the user master data for any inconsistencies or missing information. You can use transaction SU01 to review and edit user details.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about user types and their configurations.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Types in SAP: User types in SAP can include various roles such as dialog users, system users, service users, etc. Each type has specific characteristics and permissions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user types and roles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for specific notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.