How To Fix UM040 - User menu & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UM - User menu maintenance

• Message number: 040

• Message text: User menu & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to copy a user menu which does not exist.

System Response

This is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Choose an existing menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UM040 - User menu & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UM040 ("User menu & does not exist") typically occurs when a user tries to access a user menu that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect user settings, missing authorizations, or issues with the user menu configuration.
  Causes:
  
  User Menu Not Assigned: The user does not have a user menu assigned in their profile.
  Menu Deletion: The user menu may have been deleted or is not available in the current client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the menu.
  Incorrect User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the expected menu.
  Client-Specific Issues: The user menu may exist in one client but not in another, especially in systems with multiple clients.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Menu Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the "User Menu" field to see if a menu is assigned.
  If not, assign the appropriate user menu.
  
  
  
  Verify Menu Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE43 (Area Menu) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the user menu exists in the system.
  If the menu is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the menu.
  
  
  
  Review User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is correctly configured and that the user is assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary menus.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Configuration:
  
  If you are working in a multi-client environment, ensure that the user menu is available in the client you are currently logged into.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator to investigate further, as they may have access to logs and system settings that can help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE43: Area Menu
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  User Menu Configuration: User menus can be configured and assigned through transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) where roles can be created or modified to include specific user menus.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UM040 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.