How To Fix PVS0C019 - Caution! Serious error: profile was not recognized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVS0C - Customizing Product Variant Structure (PVS)

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Caution! Serious error: profile was not recognized

What causes this issue?

The profile for the selected object no longer exists. To delete the
object you must create the profile again.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVS0C019 - Caution! Serious error: profile was not recognized ?

  The SAP error message PVS0C019, which states "Caution! Serious error: profile was not recognized," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profile Management or when dealing with user profiles, particularly in the context of SAP's authorization and role management.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Profile Name: The profile name specified in the transaction or configuration may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Profile Not Assigned: The user or role may not have the necessary profile assigned to them.
  Authorization Issues: There may be issues with the authorization checks that prevent the system from recognizing the profile.
  System Configuration: There could be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to profiles.
  Transport Issues: If profiles were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Profile Name: Verify that the profile name you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Assign Profile: If the profile is not assigned to the user, you can assign it through transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  Review System Configuration: Check the system configuration related to profiles. This may involve looking at the profile parameters in transaction RZ10 or other relevant configuration transactions.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the profile transport.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, SU53, and RZ10.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on user and role management for more detailed information on profiles and authorizations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.