How To Fix BV260 - Substitued user &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Substitued user &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV260 - Substitued user &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BV260, which states "Substituted user &1 does not exist," typically occurs in scenarios involving user substitution or delegation in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a user who has been substituted or delegated, but the specified user does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent User: The user ID specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP user master data.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or incorrect user ID being referenced in the substitution settings.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the substitution.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the substitution settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 to look up the user.
  
  
  
  Check Substitution Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SBWP (Business Workplace) or SU01 and check the substitution settings for the user. Ensure that the user ID is correctly configured and that it points to an existing user.
  
  
  
  Correct User ID:
  
  If there is a typo or incorrect user ID, correct it in the substitution settings.
  
  
  
  User Activation:
  
  If the user has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate the user account or create a new user if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the substitution. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation and assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SBWP: Business Workplace
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and substitution settings for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user substitution errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BV260 error message in SAP.