How To Fix /OSP/MSG528 - User & does not exist

/OSP/MSG528 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: User & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG528 - User & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG528 User & does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a user account associated with the specified user ID. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or function that requires user authentication.
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user ID specified does not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been created but is currently inactive or locked.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or error in the user ID being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific transaction or function.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of user management in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user ID exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If the user does not exist,