How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON017 - Owner does not exist or is not valid.

DFS_CAP_COMMON017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Owner does not exist or is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON017 - Owner does not exist or is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON017 indicates that the owner specified in a certain context (usually related to a document or a data object) does not exist or is not valid. This error typically arises in scenarios involving document management, workflow, or data ownership in SAP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Owner ID: The owner ID specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Deleted User: The user account that was previously assigned as the owner has been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the owner is defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the owner information.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the owner information is stored.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Owner ID: Check the owner ID specified in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check User Status: Go to the user management area