How To Fix EMMA037 - Enter either current user or organizational unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMMA - Monitoring of Mass Runs

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Enter either current user or organizational unit

What causes this issue?

You have entered both a user and an organizational unit. This is not
permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either enter the current user or the organizational unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMMA037 - Enter either current user or organizational unit ?

  The SAP error message EMMA037 ("Enter either current user or organizational unit") typically occurs in the context of user authorizations or when trying to access certain functionalities that require specifying a user or an organizational unit. This error indicates that the system requires you to provide either the current user or a specific organizational unit to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered any information in the required fields for user or organizational unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that it expects either a user or an organizational unit to be specified, but neither has been provided.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or functionality without specifying a user or organizational unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Input Required Fields: Ensure that you enter either the current user or the relevant organizational unit in the required fields. If you are unsure, you can usually select the current user by using a specific function or button in the interface.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings related to the transaction or report you are trying to access. Ensure that the settings allow for the selection of users or organizational units as needed.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: If you suspect that the issue may be related to authorizations, check the user roles and permissions. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data or functionality.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or module you are working with. There may be additional requirements or steps that need to be followed.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes depending on the context (e.g., HR-related transactions, reporting tools).
  User Profiles: Check user profiles and roles in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure proper access rights.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EMMA037 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.