How To Fix CTE_FND046 - User &1 does not exist.

CTE_FND046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FND - General message class for Add-On CTE_FND

• Message number: 046

• Message text: User &1 does not exist.

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CTE_FND046 - Details

• The SAP error message CTE_FND046 "User &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a user account associated with the specified user ID. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to assign roles, access certain transactions, or perform actions that require user authentication.
  Causes:
  
  User ID Typo: The user ID entered may contain a typo or incorrect format.
  User Not Created: The user may not have been created in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated or locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or user master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User ID: Verify that the user ID is correct and does not contain any typos.
  Create User: If the user does not exist, create the user in the SAP system using transaction code SU01.
  Unlock User: If the user