How To Fix SQ047 - Person responsible & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Person responsible & is invalid

What causes this issue?

Invalid name for person responsible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ047 - Person responsible & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SQ047, which states "Person responsible & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP when there is an issue with the assignment of a person responsible (or responsible person) in a particular transaction or master data record. This error can arise in various modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), or HR (Human Resources), depending on the context in which it appears.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Personnel Number: The person responsible may have been entered with an invalid or non-existent personnel number.
  Inactive or Deleted User: The user assigned as the person responsible may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a person responsible.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Number: Verify that the personnel number entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant infotype in the HR module (e.g., infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  Check User Status: Ensure that the user assigned as the person responsible is active and has not been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to be assigned as a person responsible. This may involve reviewing roles and profiles in the user administration.
  Correct Data Entry: If the personnel number is incorrect, re-enter the correct number in the relevant field.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, especially if there are data consistency issues or configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may need to use different transaction codes to check or update the relevant data (e.g., PA20 for displaying HR master data, ME21N for creating purchase orders, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for SQ047 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific module you are working with for additional context on how to manage responsible persons.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SQ047 error message in SAP.