How To Fix SO206 - The user who changed the user does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 206

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO206 - The user who changed the user does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SO206, "The user who changed the user does not exist," typically occurs in the context of user management and authorization within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the user ID associated with a change made to a user account, often in relation to user master records or authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent User ID: The user ID that is recorded as having made changes to a user account does not exist in the system. This can happen if the user was deleted or if there was a data inconsistency.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the user master data or in the logs that track changes to user accounts.
  Transport Issues: If user data was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the user ID was not included in the transport, it could lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify user data, leading to confusion in the logs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Existence: Verify if the user ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to search for the user.
  Restore User: If the user ID does not exist and it was deleted, you may need to restore the user or create a new user with the same ID if necessary.
  Review Change Logs: Use transaction code SUIM (User Information System) to check the change logs for user master records. This can help identify what changes were made and by whom.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on user master data to identify and rectify any inconsistencies.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary user IDs and authorizations were included in the transport request.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions they are attempting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  User Management Best Practices: Regularly audit user accounts and their authorizations to prevent issues related to user management.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.