How To Fix MPLAN103 - User name & is not valid (maintenance plan header)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 103

• Message text: User name & is not valid (maintenance plan header)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN103 - User name & is not valid (maintenance plan header) ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN103 indicates that the user name specified in the maintenance plan header is not valid. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a maintenance plan in the SAP system, and the user ID associated with the maintenance plan is either incorrect, does not exist, or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID entered in the maintenance plan header does not exist in the SAP user master data.
  User Deactivation: The user ID may exist but is deactivated or locked in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to be assigned to the maintenance plan.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the user ID entered in the maintenance plan.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Check the user ID entered in the maintenance plan header for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the user ID exists in the SAP system by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to look up the user.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user ID exists, verify that the user is active and not locked or deactivated. You can check this in the user maintenance screen (SU01).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to be assigned to maintenance plans. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Correct User Assignment:
  
  If the user ID is incorrect, update the maintenance plan header with the correct user ID.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to ensure that the user ID is properly configured and has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Maintenance Plan
  IP02: Change Maintenance Plan
  IP03: Display Maintenance Plan
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  User Master Data: Understanding how user master data is managed in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to user IDs.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to maintenance plans and user assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MPLAN103 error in SAP.