How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON031 - User &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 031

• Message text: User &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON031 - User &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON031 indicates that the user specified (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module when trying to access or manipulate data related to a user that the system cannot find.
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user has not been created in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or deleted.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like an LDAP directory), there may be synchronization issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user exists in the SAP system by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and see if the user profile is available.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate User:
  
  If the user does not exist, create a new user using transaction SU01.
  If the user exists but is inactive, reactivate the user.
  
  
  
  Check User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID is entered correctly in the transaction or program that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is causing the error. This can be checked in the user profile under the authorization tab.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your SAP system is integrated with external systems, ensure that the user data is synchronized correctly. This may involve checking the integration settings or running synchronization jobs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the RPM module for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the user)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 the appropriate solution.