How To Fix PVJ404 - Profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ404 - Profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PVJ404 "Profile &1 does not exist" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific profile that is referenced in a transaction or configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as user profiles, authorization profiles, or configuration profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Not Created: The profile referenced in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Profile Deletion: The profile may have been deleted or is no longer active.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There may be a typo or incorrect profile name being referenced in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU01 for user profiles, PFCG for authorization profiles) and check if the profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction. For example, use transaction PFCG to create an authorization profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Name:
  
  Double-check the profile name for any typos or errors in the transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was successful and that the profile is available in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific profile or transaction to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to the specific profile or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more detailed troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.