How To Fix P0162 - The person responsible for the form has been set to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The person responsible for the form has been set to &1

What causes this issue?

You have flagged the attribute 'Changes by person responsible only' for
the form. This means that you are the person responsible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0162 - The person responsible for the form has been set to &1 ?

  The SAP error message P0162, which states "The person responsible for the form has been set to &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Workflow when there is an issue with the assignment of a responsible person for a specific form or process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The error often arises when the system is unable to find or validate the person assigned as responsible for a particular form or task. This could be due to:
  
  The user ID not being valid or not existing in the system.
  The user being inactive or not having the necessary authorizations.
  The person responsible being set to a value that is not recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the workflow or form settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the user or the organizational structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User ID: Verify that the user ID assigned as the responsible person (&1) is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the user master data in transaction SU01.
  
  
  User Status: Ensure that the user is active and has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions. You can check the user status and roles assigned to them.
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: Review the workflow configuration to ensure that the assignment of the responsible person is set up correctly. This may involve checking the workflow definition and ensuring that the correct user assignment logic is in place.
  
  
  Organizational Data: Check the organizational data to ensure that the responsible person is correctly assigned within the organizational structure.
  
  
  Reassign Responsibility: If necessary, reassign the responsibility to a different user who is valid and has the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your SAP version and configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), or SWDD (Workflow Builder) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.