How To Fix SIAG_MSG074 - User & not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIAG_MSG - GRC Plug-Ins message class

• Message number: 074

• Message text: User & not active.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIAG_MSG074 - User & not active. ?

  The SAP error message SIAG_MSG074 indicates that a user is not active. This typically means that the user account in question has been deactivated or is not currently valid for use in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  User Deactivation: The user account has been deactivated by an administrator.
  User Lock: The user may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts or other security policies.
  Validity Period: The user account may have a defined validity period that has expired.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly assigned or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the status of the user account.
  Verify if the user is active or locked. If locked, you can unlock the user.
  
  
  
  Activate User:
  
  If the user is inactive, you can activate the user account in the same transaction (SU01) by selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the user account's validity period is set correctly. If it has expired, you can extend the validity period.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions. This can be done using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Profile Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct profiles assigned. You can check this in the user master record in SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  
  User Management Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user accounts and their statuses.
  Implement a process for managing user access and deactivation.
  Ensure that users are informed about their account status and any necessary actions they need to take.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIAG_MSG074 error and ensure that the user account is active and functional.