How To Fix RU183 - Enter either user or organizational unit

RU183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Enter either user or organizational unit

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RU183 - Details

• The SAP error message RU183 ("Enter either user or organizational unit") typically occurs in the context of user management or authorization settings within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a user ID or an organizational unit to be specified, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user is trying to perform an action that requires specifying either a user or an organizational unit, but has not entered either.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the user management settings that is causing the system to not recognize the input.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage users or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Input Required Fields: Ensure that you enter either a valid user ID or an organizational unit in the relevant fields before proceeding. Check the input fields to confirm that they are not left blank.
  Check User Roles: Verify that you