How To Fix CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE179 - User &1 does not exist in the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE - MEssage class for package CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SETTINGS

• Message number: 179

• Message text: User &1 does not exist in the source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE179 - User &1 does not exist in the source system ?

  The SAP error message CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE179 indicates that a user specified in a replication or data transfer process does not exist in the source system. This error typically arises during data migration or replication scenarios, particularly when using SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user specified in the error message has not been created in the source system.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  User Deactivation: The user might exist but could be deactivated or locked in the source system.
  System Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection between the source and target systems, causing the user information to not be retrieved correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user exists in the source system by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user does not exist, create the user in the source system.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, ensure that the user is active and not locked or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Correct User ID:
  
  Double-check the user ID specified in the configuration or replication settings to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Connection Settings:
  
  Ensure that the connection between the source and target systems is properly configured and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific replication or migration process you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SLT Configuration: Check the SLT configuration settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces in the SLT or data replication framework for more detailed error messages that could provide further insights into the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNV_IUUC_REPL_ADV_SE179 and ensure that the user is correctly recognized in the source system.