How To Fix /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP030 - User entity does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: User entity does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP030 - User entity does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/UGRP_UGRP030 User entity does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when the system is unable to find a user entity that is expected to be present in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing user data, or incorrect user assignments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing User Data: The user entity that the system is trying to access may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect User Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the relevant user group or role that is required for the operation being performed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the user entity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the PLM settings or user group settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Verify if the user exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking if the user ID is present.
  
  
  
  User Group Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct user group. You can check this in the user management settings or the relevant configuration settings in PLM.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Review the user's authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the user entity. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore User:
  
  If the user entity does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted. This can be done through the user management transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to user groups and PLM to ensure everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, 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.