How To Fix MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS005 - Invalid user information. Enter valid user.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid user information. Enter valid user.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS005 - Invalid user information. Enter valid user. ?

  The SAP error message MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS005 indicates that there is an issue with the user information being entered in the system. This error typically arises when the user ID or other related user data is invalid or not recognized by the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID entered does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive User: The user account may be inactive or locked.
  Incorrect Input: There may be typographical errors in the user ID or related fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain functionalities.
  User Group Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct user group or role that allows access to the required transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify User ID: Check the user ID for any typographical errors. Ensure that the correct user ID is being entered.
  Check User Status: Use transaction code SU01 to check the status of the user account. Ensure that the user is active and not locked.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are trying to execute. This can be checked in the user profile in transaction SU01.
  User Group Assignment: Verify that the user is assigned to the correct user group. This can also be checked in transaction SU01.
  Consult with Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP system administrator or security team to ensure that the user account is set up correctly and has the necessary permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts to better understand how user accounts and groups function within the SAP environment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MPE_USER_GROUP_MSGS005 error message.