How To Fix LAW_MESSAGES008 - User type & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW_MESSAGES - License Administration Workbench

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User type & is not active

What causes this issue?

The user type is not currently actively available.

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?

The cause for the inactive user type can have several reasons:
The user type is not in an activated price list. You have the following
options:
Reclassify the user(s). To do this, you can use the tool in the system
measurement transaction USMM that is used for migrating price lists (
<ZK>-> Environment -> Migration of price list</>).
Set the correct active price list(s) in the system measurement
transaction, on the tab page <ZK>price lists</>. It is only meaningful
to have multiple active price lists in exceptional cases.
The user type is on an activated price list(s), but is deactivated
using the <ZK>active</> indicator.
Start the system measurement transaction(USMM). On the <ZK>User types
</> tab page, set the corresponding <ZK>Active</> indicator, and save
the setting.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES008 - User type & is not active ?

  The SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES008, which states "User type & is not active," typically indicates that the user type specified in the system is not currently active or valid for the user trying to log in or perform an action. This can occur in various contexts, such as when a user is trying to access a specific transaction or module within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive User Type: The user type assigned to the user profile is not active in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or changes made by an administrator.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations associated with their user type to perform the desired action.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the assignment of an inactive user type.
  System Configuration Changes: Recent changes in system configuration or user management settings may have affected the status of user types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the user type assigned to the user and verify if it is active.
  If the user type is inactive, you may need to change it to an active type or activate the current type.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP system administrator or security team to review the user type and authorization settings.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Review any recent changes made to user management settings or user types in the system configuration.
  Ensure that the user type is correctly defined in the system and is not set to inactive.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to user management and authorization issues for further guidance.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Types in SAP: SAP has different user types (e.g., Dialog, System, Communication) that define the level of access and functionality available to users.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user profiles and authorizations.
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding the role-based access control (RBAC) model in SAP can help in troubleshooting authorization-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the LAW_MESSAGES008 error in SAP.