How To Fix GJ788 - BDC Error - User & Invalid.

GJ788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 788

• Message text: BDC Error - User & Invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ788 - BDC Error - User & Invalid. ?

  The SAP error message GJ788, which states "BDC Error - User & Invalid," typically occurs during batch data communication (BDC) processes when the system encounters an issue with the user credentials or the user context being used in the transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID specified in the BDC session may not exist or may have been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction being executed in the BDC.
  Incorrect User Context: The BDC session may be trying to execute a transaction that requires a different user context or role.
  Session Parameters: The parameters set for the BDC session may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the user.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the BDC program or the transaction being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify User ID: Check