How To Fix /SCDL/STM402 - &1: system profile does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/STM -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: &1: system profile does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/STM402 - &1: system profile does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/STM402 &1: system profile does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a system profile that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or when dealing with system landscape configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The specified system profile does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or the profile not being created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be looking for a profile that has been incorrectly specified in the configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SCDL or SCDL/PROF to check if the specified system profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference to the profile in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, create a new system profile using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings where the profile is referenced. Ensure that the profile name is spelled correctly and that it matches the existing profiles in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, verify the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the profile was included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You may need to consult with your security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCDL, SCDL/PROF, and others that may be related to system profiles and configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.