How To Fix /PLMB/OSET041 - Identification of user &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/OSET -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Identification of user &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/OSET041 - Identification of user &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/OSET041 Identification of user &1 failed typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when the system is unable to identify or authenticate a user. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Not Found: The user ID specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  User Lock: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts or other security policies.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may be missing required information.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Verify that the user ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking if the user is listed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PLM functionalities. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Unlock User Account:
  
  If the user account is locked, you can unlock it in transaction SU01 by selecting the user and choosing the unlock option.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is correctly configured. This includes checking the user’s roles and profiles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings.
  You may also want to check the application server and database for any performance issues or errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on user management and authorization concepts in SAP.
  
  
  User Management Best Practices: Regularly review user accounts, roles, and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to prevent issues like this from occurring.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /PLMB/OSET041 Identification of user &1 failed.