How To Fix EPRO421 - Select an active profile

EPRO421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Select an active profile

What causes this issue?

You tried to allocate a profile, however, the profile values are not
valid.

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?

Choose a profile that contains valid values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO421 - Select an active profile ?

  The SAP error message EPRO421, which states "Select an active profile," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profile Management or when dealing with user profiles in various modules. This error indicates that the system requires an active profile to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Active Profile Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected an active profile in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Inactive Profile: The profile that the user is trying to use may not be active or may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the required profile.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the selection of an active profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select an Active Profile:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field for profiles and ensure that you