How To Fix KPT3020 - User settings could not be saved

KPT3020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPT3 - Messages for Plan->Plan or Actual->Plan

• Message number: 020

• Message text: User settings could not be saved

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the user settings were saved.

System Response

The system could not save the user settings. Processing has been
canceled.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPT3020 - User settings could not be saved ?

  The SAP error message KPT3020, which states "User settings could not be saved," typically occurs when there is an issue with saving user-specific settings in the SAP system. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save settings in the system.
  Database Issues: There may be a problem with the database connection or the database itself, preventing the saving of user settings.
  User Profile Corruption: The user profile may be corrupted or not properly configured.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent user settings from being saved.
  Temporary System Issues: Sometimes, temporary issues with the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify and save user settings. This can be checked by an administrator using transaction code SU53 or by