How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_EH073 - &1 from userinformation is incorrect.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_EH -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: &1 from userinformation is incorrect.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_EH073 - &1 from userinformation is incorrect. ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD_BAPI_EH073 typically indicates that there is an issue with user information, specifically that the user data being processed is incorrect or incomplete. This error often arises in the context of BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) when trying to execute a function that requires valid user data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID being passed to the BAPI may not exist in the system.
  Missing User Data: Required fields for the user information may be missing or incorrectly filled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent to the BAPI may not conform to the expected format or structure.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify User ID: Check if the user ID being used in the BAPI call exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to transaction SU01 and entering the user ID to see if it is valid.
  Check User Data: Ensure that all required fields for the user information are filled out correctly. This includes checking for mandatory fields that may be missing.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the BAPI. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Data Format Validation: Ensure that the data being sent to the BAPI is in the correct format. This includes checking data types, lengths, and any specific formatting requirements.
  User Account Status: Check if the user account is active and not locked. You can do this in transaction SU01 as well.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BAPI call to see where the error is occurring and what data is being passed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the required parameters and their formats.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), and SE37 (Function Module) for further investigation.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights into user management and authorization issues.