How To Fix ESH_PS_MSG025 - The entered user &1 does not exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_PS_MSG - ESH Personalized Search

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The entered user &1 does not exist in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_PS_MSG025 - The entered user &1 does not exist in the system ?

  The SAP error message ESH_PS_MSG025 indicates that the user you are trying to reference or use in a particular transaction or process does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to assign a user to a role, during user authentication, or when executing a program that requires user information.
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The most straightforward cause is that the user ID you entered does not exist in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the user ID you entered.
  User Deactivation: The user might exist but could be deactivated or locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are trying to execute.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the system configuration or user master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify User ID: Double-check the user ID you entered for any typographical errors.
  Check User Existence: Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the system. If the user does not exist, you may need to create it.
  User Status: If the user exists, check the status of the user. Ensure that the user is not locked or deactivated.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management best practices in SAP, including how to create, modify, and delete users.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and authorization concepts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.