How To Fix RPM_UTILITIES071 - User &1 does not exist in portf. mgmt (see transaction RPMUSER)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_UTILITIES - Messages for Tools and Utilities

• Message number: 071

• Message text: User &1 does not exist in portf. mgmt (see transaction RPMUSER)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES071 - User &1 does not exist in portf. mgmt (see transaction RPMUSER) ?

  The SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES071 indicates that a user specified in a transaction or process does not exist in the portfolio management system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when trying to access or manipulate data related to a user who is not recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user has not been created in the SAP system or specifically in the Portfolio Management module.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or incorrect user ID being referenced in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the portfolio management data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code RPMUSER to check if the user exists in the portfolio management system.
  If the user does not exist, you will need to create the user in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate User:
  
  If the user does not exist, create a new user in the system using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user exists but is inactive, reactivate the user.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Double-check the user ID being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct and free of typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the portfolio management functions. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on user management in the context of Portfolio Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RPMUSER: To manage users in Portfolio Management.
  SU01: To create or modify user accounts.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to user management in Portfolio Management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RPM_UTILITIES071 error and ensure that the user is properly set up in the system.