How To Fix ESH_TST_SMK_MSG089 - User &1 does not exist

ESH_TST_SMK_MSG089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TST_SMK_MSG - Smoke Test

• Message number: 089

• Message text: User &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG089 - User &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TST_SMK_MSG089 indicating "User &1 does not exist" typically arises in the context of user management or authorization checks within the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent User: The user ID specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo, the user not being created, or the user being deleted.
  User Deactivation: The user might exist but could be deactivated or locked, preventing access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the system that prevents the recognition of the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the system. Enter the user ID and see if the user profile is displayed.
  If the user does not exist, you