How To Fix UCM005 - Role or user does not exist

UCM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM - Global Setting of Cons Area/Global Parameters

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Role or user does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM005 - Role or user does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UCM005 ("Role or user does not exist") typically occurs in the context of user management and authorization within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified user or role in the user master data or role definitions.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent User or Role: The user ID or role you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect User ID or Role Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the user ID or role name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the role or user data.
  User Deactivation: The user might be deactivated or locked in the system.
  Role Assignment Issues: The role may not be properly assigned to the user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify User/Role Existence:
  
  Check if the user ID or role exists in the system using transaction codes like SU01 for users and PFCG for roles.
  Ensure that