How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL002 - User & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL002 - User & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL002 User & is not defined typically indicates that the user specified in the query is not recognized in the SAP system. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Not Created: The user may not have been created in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or locked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Incorrect User ID: There may be a typo or error in the user ID specified in the query.
  Client-Specific Settings: The user might be defined in a different client than the one you are currently logged into.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user exists.
  If the user does not exist, create a new user.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is active and not locked. You can do this in transaction SU01 by entering the user ID and checking the status.
  
  
  
  Verify User ID:
  
  Ensure that the user ID specified in the query is correct. Look for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the query. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct client. Users can be client-specific, so verify that the user is defined in the client you are currently using.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the user)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user management and queries.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for user management and authorization concepts to better understand how users are defined and managed in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL002 User & is not defined.