How To Fix UMB037 - Responsible person '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Responsible person '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB037 - Responsible person '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UMB037 indicates that the responsible person specified in a transaction or document does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a user is trying to assign a responsible person to a task, project, or document, but the system cannot find the corresponding user or employee record.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent User ID: The user ID or employee number entered does not exist in the SAP system.
  Deactivated User: The responsible person may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the user ID or employee number.
  Missing Master Data: The responsible person's master data may not have been created or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify User ID: Check the user ID or employee number entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the format and details in the system.
  Check User Existence: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to verify if the responsible person exists in the system.
  Activate User: If the user exists but is deactivated, you may need to reactivate the user account.
  Create Missing Master Data: If the responsible person does not exist, you may need to create the user or employee record in the system.
  Consult with HR: If the responsible person is an employee, consult with the HR department to ensure that the employee record is correctly set up in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PA20, PA30 (for creating or maintaining HR master data), and PPOSE (for organizational management).
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify user data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on user management and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UMB037 error and successfully assign a responsible person in your SAP system.