How To Fix TR809 - User &1 does not exist in the system (or locked)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 809

• Message text: User &1 does not exist in the system (or locked)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR809 - User &1 does not exist in the system (or locked) ?

  The SAP error message TR809 indicates that a user specified in a transaction or process does not exist in the system or is locked. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during transport requests, user authorizations, or when trying to execute certain transactions that require user validation.
  Causes:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system.
  User is Locked: The user ID exists but is locked due to multiple failed login attempts or administrative actions.
  Transport Request Issues: If the error occurs during a transport request, it may be due to the user who created or modified the request being locked or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the system treating them as non-existent.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user ID exists.
  If the user does not exist,