How To Fix RSEC011 - The user &1 is not active in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The user &1 is not active in the system

What causes this issue?

The user '&v1&' used does not exist in the system.

System Response

If, for example, authorizations are to be generated for this user, all
records for this user will be ignored.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the ID '&v1&' of the user is written correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

As needed, first create the user in the system or enhance it in the
DataStore object DS05 and specify a reference user there.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC011 - The user &1 is not active in the system ?

  The SAP error message RSEC011 indicates that a specific user (denoted by &1) is not active in the system. This error typically arises in the context of user authorizations and security settings within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with roles and profiles.
  Cause:
  
  User Inactivity: The user account may be inactive or locked. This can happen if the user has not logged in for a certain period or if the account was manually locked by an administrator.
  User Deletion: The user may have been deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transactions or data.
  Profile Assignment: The user may not have the required roles or profiles assigned that are necessary for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the username and check the status of the user. Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive.
  If the user is locked, unlock the account.
  
  
  
  Activate User:
  
  If the user is inactive, you can activate the user by changing the status in the user maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations assigned. You can check this in the Roles tab in the user maintenance screen.
  If necessary, assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Check User Deletion:
  
  If the user has been deleted, you may need to recreate the user account.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  User Locking: Users can be locked for various reasons, including failed login attempts or administrative actions.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to the user account that might have led to the current status.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to user management and authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSEC011 error and ensure that the user can access the necessary functionalities within the SAP system.