How To Fix /OSP/MSG533 - User &1 is not a Groupware User

/OSP/MSG533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 533

• Message text: User &1 is not a Groupware User

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG533 - User &1 is not a Groupware User ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG533 User &1 is not a Groupware User typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration with groupware systems, such as Microsoft Outlook or IBM Notes. This error indicates that the user specified (represented by &1) is not recognized as a valid groupware user in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Not Defined as Groupware User: The user has not been set up in the SAP system as a groupware user.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for groupware integration may not be complete or correctly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to access groupware functionalities.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check if the user is defined as a groupware user. This can typically be done in the "Groups" tab or the relevant groupware settings.
  
  
  
  Define User as