How To Fix /SRMSMC/ACT005 - Employee &1 does not exist or is not authorized as activity participant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/ACT -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Employee &1 does not exist or is not authorized as activity participant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/ACT005 - Employee &1 does not exist or is not authorized as activity participant ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/ACT005 Employee &1 does not exist or is not authorized as activity participant typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where user roles and authorizations are critical for performing certain activities. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Employee: The employee ID referenced in the error message (&1) does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo or the employee not being created in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The employee exists, but they do not have the necessary authorizations to participate in the activity. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the activity or process may not include the employee as a valid participant.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the