How To Fix GHO_PLN_DIF017 - User Name is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_PLN_DIF - GHO_PLN_DIF

• Message number: 017

• Message text: User Name is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_PLN_DIF017 - User Name is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GHO_PLN_DIF017, which states "User Name is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of user management or authorization issues within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid user name for the operation being performed, which can hinder processes such as planning, reporting, or data entry.
  Cause:
  
  User Profile Not Created: The user profile may not have been created or maintained in the system.
  Missing User Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the relevant roles or authorizations required to perform the action.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the user data or configuration settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify if the user profile exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new user profile and ensure all necessary details are filled in.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned. You can do this in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Assign the necessary authorizations that allow the user to perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Double-check the user ID being used in the transaction or process to ensure it is correct.
  If the user ID is being pulled from a different system or interface, ensure that it is being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Review any related configuration settings or data entries that might affect user management.
  If there are discrepancies, correct them to ensure that the user data is consistent across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation. They may need to check system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts to understand how user profiles and roles are structured.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context in which it occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GHO_PLN_DIF017 error message.