How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION319 - BPF: Validation: User &1 as template owner is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 319

• Message text: BPF: Validation: User &1 as template owner is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION319 - BPF: Validation: User &1 as template owner is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION319 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) template owner not being active. This error typically arises during the validation process when a user who is designated as the owner of a BPC template is not currently active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive User: The user specified as the template owner is not active in the SAP system. This could be due to the user being locked, deactivated, or not having the necessary authorizations.
  User Deletion: The user might have been deleted from the system or their account might have been disabled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required roles or authorizations to be recognized as an active user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the status of the user specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Reactivate User:
  
  If the user is inactive, you can reactivate the user account. This typically involves unlocking the user or changing their status to active.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform their duties as the template owner. This may involve assigning specific roles related to BPC.
  
  
  
  Change Template Owner:
  
  If the user cannot be reactivated or if it is not appropriate to do so, consider changing the template owner to an active user. This can usually be done in the BPC administration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as sometimes bugs or issues can be resolved with patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management transactions in SAP (like SU01, SU10) to manage user accounts effectively.
  BPC Administration: Understand the BPC administration settings to manage templates and their owners.
  Authorization Concepts: Review SAP's authorization concepts to ensure users have the correct permissions to perform their roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.