How To Fix UM040 - User menu & does not exist

UM040 - Overview

• 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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UM040 - Details

• 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