How To Fix STMWFLOW017 - User & does not exist or is locked

STMWFLOW017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STMWFLOW - Messages in Context of Package STMWFLOW

• Message number: 017

• Message text: User & does not exist or is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STMWFLOW017 - User & does not exist or is locked ?

  The SAP error message STMWFLOW017 indicates that a user is either non-existent or locked in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of workflow processing, where the system is trying to assign a task or workflow item to a user who cannot be found or is not available.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified in the workflow does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo in the user ID or the user not being created in the system.
  User is Locked: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts or administrative actions. Locked accounts cannot be used for workflow assignments.
  User Deactivation: The user may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the