How To Fix UJH0008 - Documents view: User "&1" does not exist or is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJH0 -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Documents view: User "&1" does not exist or is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJH0008 - Documents view: User "&1" does not exist or is inactive ?

  The SAP error message UJH0008 indicates that a user specified in a document view does not exist or is inactive. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to access or manipulate data related to a user who is either not defined in the system or has been deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified in the document view is not present in the SAP system.
  User Is Inactive: The user ID exists but has been marked as inactive in the user management settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document or data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the document references a user that has been deleted or modified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user ID exists.
  If the user does not exist, you may need to create the user using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists, check if the user is active. In SU01, you can see the status of the user. If the user is inactive, you can activate the user by changing the status.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document or data. You can check this in the user profile under the "Roles" tab in SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the user was recently deleted or modified, ensure that all references to that user in documents or reports are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator for further investigation. They can check system logs and user management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check roles assigned to the user)
  
  
  
  User Management: Understanding how user management works in SAP is crucial. Users can be created, modified, and deleted, and their statuses can affect access to various functionalities.
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles and profiles, to ensure users have the correct access rights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UJH0008 error and ensure that the user in question is correctly set up in the SAP system.