How To Fix MS061 - The proposal for user &1 cannot be reset.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: The proposal for user &1 cannot be reset.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The proposal cannot be set because the user is already asssigned to
another transaction variant &v2& for transaction &v3& of the current
variant group.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can reset the proposal for the other variant group. You can use
program TV_VARIANT_GROUPS to display the variant groups.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS061 - The proposal for user &1 cannot be reset. ?

  The SAP error message MS061, which states "The proposal for user &1 cannot be reset," typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or proposals for purchase requisitions.
  Cause:
  The error message MS061 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  User Locking: The user for whom the proposal is being reset may be locked or inactive in the system.
  Proposal Status: The proposal may be in a status that does not allow it to be reset. For example, if the proposal has already been processed or converted into a purchase order, it cannot be reset.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to reset the proposal.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the reset operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MS061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Status: Verify that the user is active and not locked in the system. You can do this by checking the user master record (transaction code SU01).
  
  
  Review Proposal Status: Ensure that the proposal is in a status that allows it to be reset. If it has already been processed, you may need to reverse or cancel the related documents first.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the reset operation. You can check this using transaction code SU53 to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  Technical Check: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any technical issues. This may involve looking at the application logs (transaction code SLG1) or consulting with your SAP Basis team to check for any database inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition), and ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to navigate through the purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error MS061 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Review the roles assigned to the user to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.