How To Fix TWBH212 - Start profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBH - Hierarchy maintenance messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Start profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBH212 - Start profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TWBH212 indicates that the start profile specified in your request does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a background job or a process that requires a specific start profile, but the profile name you provided is either incorrect or has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Profile Name: The profile name you entered may contain a typo or may not match any existing profiles in the system.
  Profile Not Created: The start profile you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified profile.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Profile Name: Verify that the profile name you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  Create or Restore Profile: If the profile does not exist, you may need to create it. You can do this in transaction code RZ10 (for instance profiles) or RZ11 (for profile parameters) depending on the type of profile you are dealing with.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the profile. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  Transport Check: If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  Use Standard Profiles: If applicable, consider using standard profiles provided by SAP to avoid issues with custom profiles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RZ10: To manage instance profiles.
  RZ11: To manage profile parameters.
  SM37: To check background job logs and statuses.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing profiles and background jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.