MEMORY002 - User does not exist in current client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEMORY - Messages for memory management (BC-CST-MM)

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User does not exist in current client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEMORY002 - User does not exist in current client ?

  The SAP error message MEMORY002: User does not exist in current client typically occurs when a user tries to log in or perform an action in a client where their user account is not defined. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created in Client: The user account has not been created in the specific client you are trying to access.
  Client-Specific User: The user exists in another client but not in the one you are currently logged into.
  User Lock: The user account may be locked or inactive in the current client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the client.
  Incorrect Client Number: The user might be trying to log into the wrong client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the current client.
  If the user does not exist, you may need to create the user in the current client.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If the user is missing, create the user in the current client using transaction SU01.
  Ensure that you assign the necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check User Lock Status:
  
  In transaction SU01, check if the user is locked. If so, unlock the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Client:
  
  Ensure that you are logging into the correct client. You can check the client number in the SAP logon screen.
  
  
  
  Transport User:
  
  If the user exists in another client and needs to be replicated, consider using transaction PFCG to transport roles and users if applicable.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the client. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Client Concept: Understand the concept of clients in SAP, as users can be client-specific.
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management best practices in SAP, including role assignments and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation.