How To Fix /PLMI/PRT_BO034 - Assigned agent &2 for activity &3 does not exist in current system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PRT_BO -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Assigned agent &2 for activity &3 does not exist in current system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO034 - Assigned agent &2 for activity &3 does not exist in current system ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PRT_BO034 Assigned agent &2 for activity &3 does not exist in current system typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project Management or Project System modules, particularly when dealing with project-related activities and their assigned agents (users).
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is trying to reference an agent (user) assigned to a specific activity, but that agent does not exist in the current system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  User Deactivation: The user assigned as an agent may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID assigned to the activity may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Client-Specific Data: The user may exist in a different client or environment but not in the current one.
  Transport Issues: If the user was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues with the transport that did not include the user data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user ID (&2) exists in the current SAP system. You can do this by navigating to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and entering the user ID to see if it is active.
  
  
  
  Correct User Assignment:
  
  If the user does not exist, you may need to assign a different user who is active in the system. This can be done in the relevant project or activity settings.
  
  
  
  Create User if Necessary:
  
  If the user is indeed missing and should be in the system, you may need to create the user using transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check for Client-Specific Issues:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct client. If the user exists in another client, you may need to replicate the user or switch to the appropriate client.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the user was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the user data was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying issues with user management or system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU10 - Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance (to check if the user has the necessary roles assigned)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights into user management and error handling.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform the activities assigned to them.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMI/PRT_BO034.