How To Fix /RPM/CONFIGURATION011 - Invalid or unknown user &1 requested

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/CONFIGURATION -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Invalid or unknown user &1 requested

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/CONFIGURATION011 - Invalid or unknown user &1 requested ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/CONFIGURATION011 Invalid or unknown user &1 requested typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the user specified in the request. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module or other related configurations.
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user specified in the error message may not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or locked in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the requested resource or transaction.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or error in the user ID being referenced.
  System Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration settings in the RPM module or related components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user exists in the SAP system using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user does not exist, create the user.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is active and not locked. You can do this in SU01 by checking the user status.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the requested action. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Correct User ID:
  
  Double-check the user ID being referenced in the error message for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the RPM module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO or other relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the RPM module to understand user management and configuration settings better.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.