How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_I2B006 - Person responsible for manufacturing &1 is not a valid user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_I2B -

• 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_I2B006 - Person responsible for manufacturing &1 is not a valid user ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B006 Person responsible for manufacturing &1 is not a valid user typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the user specified as the person responsible for manufacturing in the context of a specific operation or process. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of production orders, work orders, or other manufacturing-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the SAP user master data.
  User Deactivation: The user may have been deactivated or locked in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a person responsible for manufacturing.
  Incorrect Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units or roles that allow them to be a person responsible for manufacturing.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to user assignments in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify User ID: Check if the user ID specified in the error message is correct. You can do this by navigating to the user master data (transaction code SU01) and searching for the user.
  Check User Status: Ensure that the user is active and not locked. If the user is locked, you will need to unlock them.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a person responsible for manufacturing. This may involve checking their roles and profiles.
  Organizational Assignment: Verify that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units and has the necessary roles that allow them to be responsible for manufacturing.
  Update User Data: If the user is not valid, you may need to either create a new user or update the existing user’s details to ensure they are valid for the manufacturing process.
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU10 - Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  User Master Data: Understanding how user master data is structured in SAP can help in troubleshooting user-related issues.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern user roles in manufacturing processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMI/GSS_I2B006.