How To Fix SO203 - SAP user <&> does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 203

• Message text: SAP user <&> does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO203 - SAP user <&> does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SO203 indicates that the specified user does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to perform an action that requires a valid user account, such as sending an email or accessing certain functionalities that are user-specific.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified in the action does not exist in the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated or locked.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the user ID being referenced.
  User Not Created: The user has not been created in the system yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify User ID: Check the user ID for any typographical errors. Ensure that the user ID is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Check User Existence:
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the system.
  If the user does not exist, you may need