How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_B2B006 - Person responsible for manufacturing &1 is not a valid user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_B2B -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Person responsible for manufacturing &1 is not a valid user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_B2B006 - Person responsible for manufacturing &1 is not a valid user ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_B2B006 Person responsible for manufacturing &1 is not a valid user typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the user assigned as the person responsible for manufacturing in a specific context (like a production order or a manufacturing process). This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  User Not Defined in SAP: The user ID specified as the person responsible is not defined in the SAP system.
  User Inactive: The user may exist but is inactive or locked in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a responsible person in the manufacturing context.
  Incorrect User Assignment: The user ID might be incorrectly entered or formatted in the relevant field.
  Missing User Master Data: The user may not have the required master data set up in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and enter the user ID to check if the user exists in the system.
  If the user does not exist, create a new user using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is active. If the user is locked or inactive, unlock or activate the user.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a responsible person in manufacturing. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after attempting to perform the action that generated the error.
  
  
  
  Correct User Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user ID is correctly entered in the relevant field. Ensure there are no typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  User Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary master data set up, such as roles and profiles that allow them to be assigned as a responsible person in manufacturing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include permissions for manufacturing processes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to user management and manufacturing processes for additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.