How To Fix S#593 - No reference user found in selected area

S#593 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S# -

• Message number: 593

• Message text: No reference user found in selected area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S#593 - No reference user found in selected area ?

  The SAP error message "S#593 No reference user found in selected area" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action that requires a reference user, but the system cannot find a valid reference user in the specified area or context. This error is often related to user authorizations, roles, or profiles in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference User: The reference user that you are trying to use does not exist in the specified area or has not been properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference user or the area in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the user management settings or in the specific module you are working with.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the user data or the organizational structure that prevent the system from finding the reference user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Reference User Configuration:
  
  Verify that