How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE131 - User profile: Plant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: User profile: Plant &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE131 - User profile: Plant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE131 indicates that the user profile for a specific plant does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications related to logistics, production planning, or similar modules where plant-specific data is crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Plant: The plant specified in the user profile does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the plant code or the plant not being created in the system.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the specified plant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly configured plant data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Plant Existence:
  
  Check if the plant code specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., OX10 for plant maintenance) and searching for the plant.
  
  
  
  Correct User Profile:
  
  If the plant does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the user profile to reference a valid plant. This can be done in the user profile settings or through the relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations (transaction SU01 for user maintenance).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure that all necessary data is correctly configured. This may involve checking related tables or using specific SAP reports.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX10: Maintain Plants
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to the user include access to the relevant plant and its associated transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.