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

/SDF/AUTHUPDATE001 - Overview

• 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