How To Fix TA258 - User master records not compared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 258

• Message text: User master records not compared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA258 - User master records not compared ?

  The SAP error message TA258 ("User master records not compared") typically occurs when there is an issue with user authorizations or when the system is unable to compare user master records due to certain inconsistencies or missing data. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during user administration or when trying to execute transactions that require specific user authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing User Master Records: The user master record for the user in question may not exist or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  Profile Issues: The user profiles assigned may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent proper comparison of user records.
  Transport Issues: If user master records were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Master Records:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and check the user master record for the user in question. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the user is active and not locked.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the last authorization check for the user. This will help identify any missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and profiles assigned.
  
  
  
  Profile Maintenance:
  
  Check the profiles assigned to the user and ensure they are correctly configured. You can do this in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration related to user management and authorization checks. Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to user master records.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations and roles work in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TA258 error message in SAP.