How To Fix LAW_MESSAGES405 - User type &1 is not valid

LAW_MESSAGES405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW_MESSAGES - License Administration Workbench

• Message number: 405

• Message text: User type &1 is not valid

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LAW_MESSAGES405 - Details

• The SAP error message LAW_MESSAGES405, which states "User type &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of user management or authorization issues within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user type specified (represented by &1) is not recognized or is invalid in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User Type: The user type specified in the system does not match any of the predefined user types in SAP. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The user type may not be properly configured in the system settings or may have been removed or altered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action associated with the specified user type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may be referencing an invalid user type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Type: Verify the user type being used. Ensure that it is