How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON140 - &1 is not a system user; select a system user as approver

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: &1 is not a system user; select a system user as approver

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON140 - &1 is not a system user; select a system user as approver ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON140 indicates that the user you are trying to select as an approver is not recognized as a system user in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of workflows or approval processes where a valid system user is required to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-System User: The user you are trying to select does not have the necessary roles or is not defined as a system user in the SAP system.
  User Status: The user might be inactive or locked in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to be selected as an approver.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or error in the user ID being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the status of the user you are trying to select. Ensure that the user is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  Verify User Type:
  
  Ensure that the user is a system user. System users typically have specific roles assigned that allow them to participate in workflows and approval processes.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user is not a system user, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that allow them to be an approver. This can be done in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to be part of the approval process. This may involve checking the authorization objects related to the workflow.
  
  
  
  Select a Valid User:
  
  If the user cannot be made a system user, consider selecting a different user who is already defined as a system user and has the necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the user settings or roles, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and workflow configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully select an appropriate system user as an approver.