How To Fix ME_MONITOR001 - User &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_MONITOR -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: User &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_MONITOR001 - User &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message ME_MONITOR001: User &1 not found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with monitoring or processing purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related activities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the user specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user ID specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user may have been deactivated or locked in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action being attempted.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or incorrect user ID being referenced in the transaction or program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID mentioned in the error message to check if the user exists.
  If the user does not exist, you will need to create the user using the same transaction code.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is active. If the user is locked or inactive, you will need to unlock or activate the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Correct User ID:
  
  Verify that the user ID being referenced is correct. If it is being passed from a program or transaction, ensure that it is being populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance. They can check system logs and user settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user management and authorization concepts to better understand how users are managed within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message ME_MONITOR001.