How To Fix IM711 - User &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 711

• Message text: User &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered a user that does not exist with this identification in the
system.

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?

Check your entry. If you made the wrong entry by mistake, overtype the
field with correct number. If you do not know the correct number, select
the desired user using the possible entries function to help you.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM711 - User &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IM711 ("User &1 does not exist") typically occurs when a user tries to perform an action in the SAP system that requires a valid user account, but the specified user does not exist in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during transaction processing, report execution, or when accessing certain functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user account has not been created in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account exists but has been deactivated or locked.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID entered is incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the system not recognizing the user.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user may exist in a different client within the SAP system but not in the current client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists. Enter the user ID and see if