How To Fix START_MESSAGES040 - Test Tool User is not maintained, Upgrade Test not possible

START_MESSAGES040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: START_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Test Tool User is not maintained, Upgrade Test not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message START_MESSAGES040 - Test Tool User is not maintained, Upgrade Test not possible ?

  The SAP error message "START_MESSAGES040 Test Tool User is not maintained, Upgrade Test not possible" typically occurs during an upgrade or testing process in SAP systems. This error indicates that the user account required for the upgrade test is not properly configured or maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Configuration: The user account that is supposed to execute the upgrade test is not created or not properly maintained in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the upgrade test.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that are required for the upgrade testing process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain User:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Check if the user specified in the error message exists. If not, create a new user.
  If the user exists, ensure that all necessary details (like user type, validity period, etc.) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Assign Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has