How To Fix RSAN_MDL459 - User '&1' does not exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_MDL - Messages on Analysis Object Model

• Message number: 459

• Message text: User '&1' does not exist in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_MDL459 - User '&1' does not exist in the system ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_MDL459 indicates that a user specified in a process or transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to execute a process that involves user authorization or user-specific settings.
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified in the process does not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the user ID being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the system not recognizing them.
  Incorrect User Mapping: In cases where user mapping is involved (e.g., in data loading or reporting), the mapping might be incorrect or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user ID exists in the system by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user does not exist, create the user or correct the user ID in the process.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, ensure that the user is active and not locked or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the user ID for any typographical errors in the process or configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Update User Mapping:
  
  If the error occurs in a data loading or reporting context, ensure that the user mapping is correctly set up and that the user is properly assigned to the relevant roles or groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process you are working with, as there may be additional context or steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  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 and resolve the cause of the RSAN_MDL459 error in your SAP system.