How To Fix CM_SUB_DATA022 - The person responsible &1 &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_DATA - Substance Data (Header, ID, Reference, Materials)

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The person responsible &1 &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered the following combinations for the status entry, which do
not exist in the SAP System:
Object type &V1&
Responsible &V2&

How to fix this error?

Use the input help to enter a valid combination of object type and
responsible entity.
The Verantwortlicher (DTEL ESEREALO)
can be either a person, or a work center, a position,
or other object types. Hence use of "entity".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA022 - The person responsible &1 &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA022 indicates that the system cannot find the person responsible (or the assigned person) for a specific task or object. This typically occurs in scenarios where a user is trying to assign or reference a person in a business process, but the system cannot locate the corresponding user record in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent User: The user ID or personnel number specified does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive User: The user may exist but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of the person responsible may be incorrect or not properly configured in the relevant master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the person responsible's data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user ID or personnel number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to look up the user.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user is active. If the user is inactive, you may need to reactivate the user or assign a different active user.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignment:
  
  Review the assignment of the person responsible in the relevant transaction or master data. Make sure that the correct user ID or personnel number is being used.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the person responsible. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error persists, check for data consistency in the relevant tables. Sometimes, inconsistencies in the database can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific transaction or module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PA20, PA30, and others that may help in managing user data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.