How To Fix S1286 - User & does not exist

S1286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 286

• Message text: User & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified user name does not exist. If a client was specified,
then it does not exist in the specified client.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1286 - User & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S1286, which states "User & does not exist," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified user in the user master records. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user has not been created in the SAP system.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID entered is incorrect or misspelled.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated or locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transactions or data.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user may exist in a different client but not in the current client you are logged into.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists. Enter the user ID and see if the user master record is available.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If the user does not exist, you can create a new user using transaction code SU01. Ensure