How To Fix COM_PARTNER253 - User of partner processing (&1) not recognized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 253

• Message text: User of partner processing (&1) not recognized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER253 - User of partner processing (&1) not recognized ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER253 indicates that the user associated with a specific partner processing (identified by the placeholder &1) is not recognized in the system. This typically occurs in the context of partner profiles, where the system expects a valid user ID to be associated with a partner but cannot find it.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID specified in the partner profile does not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Partner Profile Configuration: The partner profile may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the partner processing.
  Transport Issues: If the partner profile was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Check the user ID specified in the partner profile. Ensure that it exists in the system by using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user does not exist, create a new user or update the partner profile with a valid user ID.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is active. You can do this in transaction SU01 by checking the user’s status.
  If the user is inactive, reactivate the user.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and review the configuration for the partner processing.
  Ensure that the user ID is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions. You can check this using transaction SU53 after attempting the action that caused the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the partner profile was transported, check for any inconsistencies. You may need to re-transport the partner profile or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to partner processing for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.