How To Fix PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST018 - Profile for user &3 either not created or incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST - Time Manager's Workplace: Field Selection

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Profile for user &3 either not created or incomplete

What causes this issue?

A profile was not created or the assigned profile is incomplete for
user &v3& for one of the following reasons:
Screen area &v2& is not defined in Customizing
No field selection was assigned to the screen area &v2& when the
profile was defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the profile assignment for user &v3&. If a profile is already
assigned to a user, check your entries in the
<DS:SIMG.PT_XX_TMW_PRO>Check and complete profiles</> step of the IMG
to make sure that a field selection was assigned to screen area &v2&.
Exception &v1& was triggered when the PT_FIELD_SELECTION_SET_TC was
called.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST018 - Profile for user &3 either not created or incomplete ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST018 indicates that the profile for the user specified (represented by &3) is either not created or is incomplete. This error typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration modules, where user profiles are essential for processing time data.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Not Created: The user does not have a profile set up in the system, which is necessary for the time management functionalities.
  Incomplete Profile: The profile exists but lacks necessary configurations or data, making it unusable for the required operations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or utilize the profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to time management or user profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update User Profile:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction code (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Check if the user profile exists. If not, create a new profile.
  If it exists, ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Use transaction PT01 to check the configuration of the time management profile.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are populated and that the profile is complete.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to time management profiles for any specific requirements or configurations that may be missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user profile by attempting to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PT01: Maintain Time Management Profiles
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly set up and maintain their profiles to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.