How To Fix ESH_EX059 - User &1 does already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_EX - Extraction

• Message number: 059

• Message text: User &1 does already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_EX059 - User &1 does already exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_EX059 indicates that a user with the specified username already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a new user or add a user to a specific role or group, and the username you are attempting to use is already taken.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Username: The primary cause of this error is that the username you are trying to create or assign already exists in the SAP system.
  User Creation Process: This can happen during user creation via transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or when importing users from an external system.
  Role Assignment: It may also occur when trying to assign a role to a user that is already assigned to another user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Users: 
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user already exists. Enter the username in the User field and click on the Display button.
  If the user exists, you