How To Fix RSAN_WB455 - '&1' is not a valid user

RSAN_WB455 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_WB - Messages for Analysis Designer

• Message number: 455

• Message text: '&1' is not a valid user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_WB455 - '&1' is not a valid user ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_WB455 indicates that the specified user (represented by &1) is not recognized as a valid user in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or execute a function that requires user authentication.
  Causes:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified does not exist in the SAP system.
  User is Inactive: The user exists but is inactive or locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the user ID being referenced.
  User Not Assigned to the Right Roles: The user may not be assigned to the necessary roles that allow access to the required functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user ID exists in the system using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user does not exist, create a new user.
  
  
  
  Check User