How To Fix PU785 - Profile was updated or recovered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Profile was updated or recovered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU785 - Profile was updated or recovered ?

  The SAP error message "PU785 Profile was updated or recovered" typically relates to issues with the user profile in the SAP system. This message can occur in various contexts, often when there are changes or updates to user profiles, particularly in relation to authorization or user settings.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Changes: The error may occur if there have been recent changes to the user profile, such as updates to authorizations or roles.
  System Recovery: It can also indicate that the system has recovered a user profile due to a previous error or inconsistency.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the user profile data that need to be resolved.
  Transport Issues: If profiles were transported from one system to another, there might be issues with the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Profile: Review the user profile in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that all necessary authorizations and roles are correctly assigned.
  Profile Generation: If the profile was updated, you may need to regenerate the user profile. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the roles are correctly assigned and that the profile is up to date.
  Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the user profiles to identify any discrepancies. This can be done using transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization issues.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs for the user profile to see what changes were made and if they might have caused the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context on the issue.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to user profiles and authorization issues for any specific guidance or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on user management and authorization concepts for a deeper understanding of how profiles work.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is affecting multiple users or critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "PU785 Profile was updated or recovered" error in your SAP system.