How To Fix OD678 - No profile has been entered in user master &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OD - IS-Oil: TSW Traders' and Schedulers' Workbench messages

• Message number: 678

• Message text: No profile has been entered in user master &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization object in your user master for the chosen
action and consequently are not authorized to carry out this action.

System Response

The execution of the transaction is prohibited.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OD678 - No profile has been entered in user master & ?

  The SAP error message OD678 ("No profile has been entered in user master") typically occurs when a user account in the SAP system does not have any authorization profiles assigned to it. Authorization profiles are essential for defining what actions a user can perform within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Profiles: The user master record does not have any profiles assigned, which means the user lacks the necessary permissions to perform certain actions.
  User Creation/Modification: During the creation or modification of a user account, profiles may not have been assigned.
  Profile Deletion: Profiles may have been deleted or removed from the user master record inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the appropriate authorization profiles to the user master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access User Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Enter User ID:
  
  Enter the user ID that is encountering the error and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  
  Check Profiles:
  
  Navigate to the "Profiles" tab to see if any profiles are assigned. If the list is empty, you will need to add profiles.
  
  
  
  Assign Profiles:
  
  Click on the "Change" button to edit the user master record.
  In the "Profiles" tab, you can add the necessary profiles. You can either enter the profile names directly or use the "Possible Entries" button to search for available profiles.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the required profiles, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Test User Access:
  
  Have the user log in again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorization works in SAP is crucial. Profiles can be created and managed using transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator).
  User Roles: Instead of assigning individual profiles, consider using roles, which can bundle multiple profiles together for easier management.
  Security Audits: Regularly review user profiles and roles to ensure that users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no security risks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security administrator or support team for further assistance.