How To Fix RS_PERS003 - Personalization application &1 does not exist in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_PERS - Messages of Personalization Framework

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Personalization application &1 does not exist in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_PERS003 - Personalization application &1 does not exist in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS_PERS003 indicates that a personalization application does not exist in the specified version. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a personalization setting that is either not defined or has been deleted in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Application: The application specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the application being referenced is incorrect or does not match any existing versions in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified personalization application.
  Transport Issues: If the application was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Application Existence:
  
  Verify that the application specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Ensure that the version of the application you are trying to access is correct. You may need to check the version history or the current version in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the personalization application. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the application was recently transported, review the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Recreate Personalization:
  
  If the application or version is indeed missing, you may need to recreate the personalization settings or restore them from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific application or error message. You can search for RS_PERS003 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the application and its versions.
  Personalization Settings: Understand how personalization works in SAP and how to manage it through transactions like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.