How To Fix START_MESSAGES060 - '&1' user is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: START_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: '&1' user is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message START_MESSAGES060 - '&1' user is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message "START_MESSAGES060 '&1' user is not valid" typically indicates that the user ID specified in the message is not recognized as a valid user in the SAP system. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified may not exist in the SAP system.
  User is Locked: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts or administrative actions.
  User is Inactive: The user account may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly assigned or may be missing necessary roles.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user ID exists. If it does not, you may need to create the user.
  
  
  
  Unlock User:
  
  If the user is locked, you can unlock it using transaction code SU01. Navigate to the user account and unlock it.
  
  
  
  Activate User:
  
  If the user is inactive, you can activate it in the same SU01 transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions. You can check this in the user profile under the "Roles" tab in SU01.
  
  
  
  Check User Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct profiles assigned. You can do this in the SU01 transaction as well.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (for checking user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user management and authorization.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the "START_MESSAGES060 '&1' user is not valid" error message in SAP.