How To Fix SO205 - The user who created the user does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 205

• Message text: The user who created the user does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO205 - The user who created the user does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SO205, which states "The user who created the user does not exist," typically occurs in the context of user management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a user who is no longer valid or does not exist in the user master data.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted User: The user who created the current user account has been deleted from the system.
  User ID Change: The user ID of the creator has been changed or modified, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the user master data or in the database that are causing the system to fail to recognize the creator's user ID.
  Transport Issues: If user data was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the creator's user ID was not included, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Master Data: 
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and check the user master data for the user who is supposed to be the creator. Ensure that the user exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Identify the Creator:
  
  If you have access to the relevant tables (like USR02 or USR21), you can query to find out who the creator of the user is and check if that user exists.
  
  
  
  Recreate the User:
  
  If the creator user does not exist, you may need to recreate that user or assign a new creator to the user in question. This can be done by updating the user information in the relevant tables or through transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Assignment:
  
  If the user was created by a different user, you may need to update the user assignment to reflect the correct creator.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU10 - Mass User Maintenance
  SUIM - User Information System
  
  
  Tables:
  
  USR02 - User Master Record
  USR21 - User Master Record: User Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SO205 error and implement a solution to resolve it.