How To Fix TWBHS411 - Profile "&" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TWBHS - Test Workbench messages

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Profile "&" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TWBHS411 - Profile "&" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TWBHS411 indicates that a specific profile, denoted by "&", does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to access or execute a report, query, or data extraction that relies on a specific profile for authorization or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Not Created: The profile that is being referenced has not been created in the system.
  Profile Deletion: The profile may have been deleted or is no longer available due to changes in the system configuration.
  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, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSPC for process chains, RSRT for queries) and check if the profile exists.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check user profiles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the relevant configuration area of SAP BW or BusinessObjects.
  If the profile was deleted, consult with your SAP Basis or BW administrator to restore it from a backup if possible.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the profile name for any spelling mistakes or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing profiles in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSPC (Process Chain), RSRT (Query Monitor), and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure proper access rights are assigned.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TWBHS411 error and implement a solution to resolve it.