How To Fix PPELUICUST018 - Profile assignment does not exist. Assign yourself to a profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPELUICUST - Messages for Maintaining Profiles in the iPPE WB Express

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Profile assignment does not exist. Assign yourself to a profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPELUICUST018 - Profile assignment does not exist. Assign yourself to a profile ?

  The SAP error message PPELUICUST018 indicates that a user is trying to access a functionality or transaction that requires a specific profile assignment, but the system cannot find any profile assigned to the user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's User Interface (UI) configuration, particularly in the SAP Fiori or SAP GUI environments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile Assignment: The user has not been assigned to any profile that grants access to the required functionalities.
  Incorrect User Configuration: The user might not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned in the system.
  Profile Deletion or Changes: The profile that was previously assigned to the user may have been deleted or modified, leading to the loss of access.
  User Not Properly Set Up: The user account may not be fully configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the "Profiles" tab to see if any profiles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Profile:
  
  If no profiles are assigned, you will need to assign the appropriate profile that grants access to the required functionalities.
  You can do this by clicking on the "Change" button and adding the necessary profile(s).
  
  
  
  Check Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations.
  You can check this in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to see if the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to assign profiles or roles, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, ask the user to log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  User Profiles: Profiles in SAP are used to group authorizations and simplify user management.
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that the necessary authorization objects are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to profile assignments or user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPELUICUST018 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks in SAP.