How To Fix /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB052 - Error while reading the Customizing settings for user filters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Error while reading the Customizing settings for user filters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB052 - Error while reading the Customizing settings for user filters ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB052 typically indicates an issue related to user-specific filter settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar applications. This error occurs when the system encounters a problem while trying to read the customizing settings for user filters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The error may arise if the customizing settings for user filters are not properly defined or are missing in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing settings or the relevant data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to user filters.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application layer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the user filter settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the necessary entries exist for the user