How To Fix S#120 - User & does not exist


S#120 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: S# -

  • Message number: 120

  • Message text: User & does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#120 - User & does not exist ?
    The SAP error message "S#120 User & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a user account associated with the specified user ID. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
    Causes:
    
    User Not Created: The user ID specified does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or because the user has not been created yet.
    User Deactivation: The user account may have been created but subsequently deactivated or locked.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transactions or data.
    Client-Specific Issues: The user might exist in a different client within the SAP system, and the current client does not have access to that user.
    Database Issues: There could be issues with the database or user master data that prevent the system from retrieving the user information.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check User Existence:
    
    Use transaction code

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