How To Fix FPB_PERS_WIZARD012 - There is already a personalized CO area for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERS_WIZARD - Personalization Wizard

• Message number: 012

• Message text: There is already a personalized CO area for user &1

What causes this issue?

A controlling area has already been specified for the user in
personalization. This is the one used for further processing.

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?

If the existing personalized controlling area is to be overwritten, you
can do that here. When you complete the wizard, the new controlling area
is defined in the personalization.
Check whether the objects on the next pages also need to be adapted.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERS_WIZARD012 - There is already a personalized CO area for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERS_WIZARD012 indicates that there is already a personalized controlling area (CO area) assigned to the user in question. This typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify their personalized settings for a controlling area, but the system detects that a personalized setting already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Personalization: The user already has a personalized controlling area set up in the system.
  Multiple Attempts: The user may have attempted to create a new personalization without first removing or modifying the existing one.
  User ID Conflicts: The error may also arise if there are conflicts with user IDs or if the user is trying to access a controlling area that is already personalized by another user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Personalization:
  
  Navigate to the personalization settings for the user in the SAP system.
  Verify if there is already a personalized controlling area assigned. If so, you may need to either modify or delete the existing personalization.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Personalization:
  
  If the existing personalization is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  If you want to keep the existing personalization but change the controlling area, you may need to modify the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to view or modify personalization settings, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user settings or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to see if the user has the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Personalization in SAP: Personalization allows users to customize their SAP environment according to their preferences, including settings for controlling areas.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to their personalization settings.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FPB_PERS_WIZARD012 and manage the user's personalized controlling area settings effectively.