How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG686 - User(&1) not found.

HRESS_CLMS_MSG686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 686

• Message text: User(&1) not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG686 - User(&1) not found. ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG686 with the description "User(&1) not found" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with employee self-service (ESS) or manager self-service (MSS) functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the user specified in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user ID specified in the error message does not exist 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 specific transaction or function.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or incorrect user ID being referenced in the process.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like an LDAP or Active Directory), there may be synchronization issues leading to the user not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user ID exists in the