How To Fix ECM096 - User &1 is not known in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM - General Messages for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 096

• Message text: User &1 is not known in system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM096 - User &1 is not known in system ?

  The SAP error message ECM096, which states "User &1 is not known in system," typically occurs when the system cannot recognize the user ID specified in the transaction or process you are trying to execute. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user ID specified does not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user ID may exist but has been deactivated or locked.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or error in the user ID being entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user may exist in a different client within the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user ID exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If the user exists but is locked, you can unlock it in the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If the user does not exist, create a new user using transaction code SU01. Ensure that you fill in all required fields and assign appropriate roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Double-check the user ID for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are entering the correct user ID.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Make sure you are logged into the correct client where the user is supposed to exist. Users are client-specific in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the user)
  
  
  
  User Management: Understanding how user management works in SAP, including roles, profiles, and authorizations, can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ECM096 error message in SAP.