How To Fix LF191 - Profile for user &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Profile for user &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF191 - Profile for user &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message LF191, which states "Profile for user &1 is not active," typically occurs when a user tries to log in or perform an action that requires a specific authorization profile that is either not assigned to the user or is inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user is not active in the system.
  Profile Not Assigned: The user does not have the required profile assigned to their user account.
  Profile Deactivation: The profile may have been deactivated by an administrator for security or compliance reasons.
  User Master Record Issues: There may be issues with the user master record that prevent the profile from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is generating the error.
  Check the "Profiles" tab to see if the required profile is assigned.
  
  
  
  Activate the Profile:
  
  If the profile is not active, you may need to activate it. This can be done by going to transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Find the role associated with the profile and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Assign the Profile:
  
  If the profile is not assigned, you can assign it to the user in the same SU01 transaction under the "Profiles" tab.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the authorization objects associated with the profile are correctly configured and that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check if there have been any recent changes to user roles or profiles that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Profiles: These are collections of authorizations that define what actions a user can perform in the SAP system.
  
  
  User Master Record: This contains all the information related to a user, including their roles, profiles, and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal for more detailed troubleshooting steps or specific fixes related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LF191 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks in the SAP system.