How To Fix /SCA/DM053 - User &1 is not represented by a business partner with Internet user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCA/DM -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: User &1 is not represented by a business partner with Internet user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCA/DM053 - User &1 is not represented by a business partner with Internet user ?

  The SAP error message /SCA/DM053 User &1 is not represented by a business partner with Internet user typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that utilize the Business Partner (BP) concept, particularly when dealing with user management and access control.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the user specified (represented by &1) does not have a corresponding Business Partner (BP) entry that is configured as an Internet user. In SAP, Business Partners are used to manage data related to customers, vendors, and other entities, and they can be assigned various roles, including that of an Internet user.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Verify that the user in question exists in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the user master data using transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to a Business Partner. You can check this using transaction code BP (Business Partner) and searching for the relevant Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Assign Internet User Role:
  
  If the Business Partner exists but is not assigned the Internet user role, you need to assign the appropriate role. This can be done in the Business Partner transaction (BP):
  
  Open the Business Partner.
  Go to the "Roles" tab.
  Add the role that corresponds to an Internet user (e.g., BUP003 for Internet Customer).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Type:
  
  Ensure that the user type is set correctly. The user should be set up as an Internet user in the user master record.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Data:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the data is synchronized. Sometimes, it may require a refresh or a re-login to see the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Business Partner data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner management and user roles for more detailed information on how to manage Business Partners and their roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user is properly represented by a Business Partner with the Internet user role.