How To Fix /SDF/AUTHUPDATE001 - User names &1 not found. System &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SDF/AUTHUPDATE -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: User names &1 not found. System &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SDF/AUTHUPDATE001 - User names &1 not found. System &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SDF/AUTHUPDATE001 User names &1 not found. System &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified user name in the context of the system mentioned. This error is often related to authorization issues or user management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user specified in the error message (&1) may not exist in the SAP system (&2).
  Incorrect User Name: There might be a typo or incorrect user name being referenced.
  User Deactivation: The user might have been deactivated or deleted.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the system configuration or the connection between systems (if applicable).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify User Existence:
  
  Check if the user exists in the SAP system by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  If the user does not exist, create the user or correct the user name in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, ensure that the user is active and not locked or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Correct User Name:
  
  Double-check the user name for any typographical errors in the configuration or the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the error is occurring in a system landscape with multiple systems (e.g., a development system trying to access a production system), ensure that the system connections are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP notes or documentation that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the user)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to this error message, as there may be updates or patches that address known issues.
  
  
  Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.