How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT044 - User &1 is currently not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: User &1 is currently not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT044 - User &1 is currently not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT044 User &1 is currently not valid typically indicates that the user specified in the error message is not valid in the context of the SAP system. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  User Status: The user may be locked, inactive, or deleted in the SAP system.
  Validity Period: The user might have a validity period set, and the current date is outside of that range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  User Master Data: There may be issues with the user master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check if the user is locked or inactive. If so, unlock or activate the user.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Period:
  
  In the same SU01 transaction, check the validity period of the user. If the user is outside the valid date range, adjust the validity dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations assigned. You can check this in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  User Master Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields in the user master data are filled out correctly. This includes email addresses, user type, and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the user has been deleted, you may need to recreate the user or restore the user if possible.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (if you need to check multiple users)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts to better understand how user validity is managed in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT044.