How To Fix SO883 - SAP user <&> does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 883

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO883 - SAP user <&> does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SO883 indicates that the specified user does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to send an email or perform an action that requires a valid user account, but the system cannot find the user specified.
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified in the action does not exist in the SAP system.
  User is Inactive: The user account may exist but is inactive 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:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists. Enter the user ID and see if the user profile is displayed.
  
  
  
  Activate User:
  
  If the user exists but is inactive, you can activate the user by changing the user status in SU01.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the user ID for any spelling mistakes or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If the user does not exist, you can create a new user using transaction code SU01. Ensure that you assign the necessary roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  User Management: Understanding user roles and authorizations is crucial in SAP. Ensure that users have the correct roles assigned to perform their tasks.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and troubleshooting user-related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO883 error and ensure that the user in question is correctly set up in the SAP system.