How To Fix FB_RC206 - User &1 already exists

FB_RC206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB_RC - Messages for Package FB_RC

• Message number: 206

• Message text: User &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB_RC206 - User &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FB_RC206 ("User &1 already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new user in the SAP system, but a user with the same username already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a new user in transaction SU01 or when importing users from an external system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Username: The primary cause of this error is that the username you are trying to create is already in use by another user in the SAP system.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating users from another system, this error may occur if the same usernames are being imported.
  User Creation Process: If the user creation process is interrupted or not completed properly, it may leave behind a partially created user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Users: 
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check if the user already exists. Enter the username you are trying to create and see if it is