How To Fix HCM_CATS_TS_MSG013 - User ID does not exist for &1

HCM_CATS_TS_MSG013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCM_CATS_TS_MSG - Message Class for Tetris Based Time Sheet

• Message number: 013

• Message text: User ID does not exist for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCM_CATS_TS_MSG013 - User ID does not exist for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HCM_CATS_TS_MSG013 indicates that the user ID specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module, which is used for recording working times and other related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID entered does not match any existing user in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CATS functionality.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the user ID being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify User ID: Check the user ID for any typographical errors. Ensure that the ID is entered correctly.
  Check User Existence:
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user ID exists in the system.
  If the user does not exist, you may need to create a new user or correct the user ID being used.
  
  
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