How To Fix TRUST118 - Profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRUST - Certificate Management

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRUST118 - Profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TRUST118 indicates that a specified profile does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a security profile that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Not Created: The profile specified in the error message has not been created in the system.
  Profile Deletion: The profile may have been deleted or is not active.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the profile name being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) and check if the profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, you can create it using transaction PFCG. Define the necessary authorizations and save the profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Name:
  
  Double-check the profile name for any typographical errors. Ensure that the name is correctly referenced in the configuration or user settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You may need to adjust the user's roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the profile was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific profile you are trying to use for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to profiles and authorizations.
  Security Profiles: Understand the purpose of the security profile you are trying to use, as it may be related to specific functionalities or modules within SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.