How To Fix /SPE/CONS_API002 - User &1 is mapped to multiple plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/CONS_API -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User &1 is mapped to multiple plants

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/CONS_API002 - User &1 is mapped to multiple plants ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/CONS_API002 User &1 is mapped to multiple plants indicates that a specific user (represented by &1) is associated with multiple plants in the system, which can lead to ambiguity when the system tries to determine which plant to use for a particular operation.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  A user is assigned to multiple plants in the system, and the system cannot determine which plant to use for a specific transaction or operation.
  The configuration of the user roles or authorizations may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in plant assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the user profile for the user in question.
  Review the plant assignments under the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Limit Plant Assignments:
  
  If the user does not need access to multiple plants, consider limiting their assignments to a single plant.
  You can do this by modifying the user’s roles or authorizations in the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.).
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Configuration:
  
  If the user needs access to multiple plants, ensure that the roles assigned to the user are configured correctly to handle multiple plant assignments.
  You may need to create specific roles that allow for plant selection or ensure that the user can specify the plant during transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for best practices on user and plant assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the user’s access to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the user can perform their required tasks without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to plants and other organizational units.
  User Roles: Understand how user roles are structured in your SAP environment and how they relate to plant assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user can operate within the system without further issues related to plant assignments.