How To Fix E0293 - & is not known as an SAP user

E0293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 293

• Message text: & is not known as an SAP user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0293 - & is not known as an SAP user ?

  The SAP error message E0293 typically indicates that there is an issue related to user authorization or access rights. The specific message may vary depending on the context in which it appears, but it generally suggests that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform a certain action or access a specific transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile in SAP.
  User Status: The user might be inactive or locked in the system.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction or function being accessed may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the authorization objects associated with it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. This can be done by an SAP administrator using transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile.
  Assign Missing Authorizations: If the user lacks