How To Fix S_ISSUE005 - User & does not exist

S_ISSUE005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_ISSUE - Issue Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: User & does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_ISSUE005 - User & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S_ISSUE005 User & does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a user ID that is not recognized or does not exist in the SAP user master data. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to assign a user to a role, when processing transactions, or when executing reports.
  Causes:
  
  User ID Typo: The user ID may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  User Not Created: The user has not been created in the SAP system.
  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 within the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User ID: Verify that the user ID is entered correctly without any typos.
  Create User: If the user does not exist,