How To Fix EPM029 - User &1 does not exist

EPM029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 029

• Message text: User &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM029 - User &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EPM029, which states "User &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or other SAP applications when the system is unable to find a user account that is referenced in a process or transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user account referenced in the error message has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system being unable to locate the user.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific application or transaction.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the user management settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user exists in the system by using transaction