How To Fix ST118 - The user was activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The user was activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST118 - The user was activated ?

  The SAP error message ST118, which states "The user was activated," typically occurs in the context of user management and authorization in SAP systems. This message indicates that a user account has been activated, but there may be issues related to the user's authorization or roles that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  
  User Activation: The user account has been activated in the system, but there may be issues with the roles or authorizations assigned to the user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform certain actions or access specific transactions.
  Profile Assignment: The user might not have the correct profiles assigned, which can lead to restrictions in accessing certain functionalities.
  User Locking: The user might have been locked previously and is now activated, but there are still residual issues related to their previous status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  If roles are missing, assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Review User Profiles:
  
  In the same SU01 transaction, check the profiles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the correct profiles that grant access to the required transactions.
  
  
  
  User Lock Status:
  
  Verify if the user is locked or has any restrictions. If the user was previously locked, ensure that all necessary steps have been taken to unlock the account properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check the authorization trace after the user attempts to perform an action that results in the error. This will help identify which authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult your SAP security team or administrator for further assistance. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts to understand how roles and authorizations work in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to user activation and authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues related to the ST118 error message in SAP.