How To Fix UWS_PUBLISHING005 - No SAP Office user exists for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_PUBLISHING - Web Service Publishing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No SAP Office user exists for user &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Call up transaction SBWP for the missing user. The SAP Office user is
then automatically activated.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UWS_PUBLISHING005 - No SAP Office user exists for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message UWS_PUBLISHING005 indicates that there is no SAP Office user associated with the specified user ID. This error typically occurs when trying to publish or access documents in SAP that require integration with SAP Office (such as SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Analysis for Office).
  Cause:
  
  User Not Defined: The user ID specified does not have a corresponding SAP Office user defined in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access SAP Office functionalities.
  Incorrect User ID: The user ID provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  User Not Assigned to SAP Office: The user has not been assigned to the SAP Office integration in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User ID:
  
  Verify that the user ID specified in the error message is correct and exists in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign SAP Office User:
  
  If the user does not exist as an SAP Office user, you need to create one. This can typically be done in the SAP GUI:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check if the user exists.
  If not, create a new user or modify the existing user to include SAP Office settings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign SAP Office Role:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access SAP Office functionalities. This may involve assigning specific roles that include access to SAP Office.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  In the SAP GUI, navigate to transaction code SOFFICE or S_USER_AUTH to check the settings related to SAP Office users and ensure that the user is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring SAP Office users and roles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Familiarize yourself with the roles and authorizations required for SAP Office integration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UWS_PUBLISHING005 error and successfully integrate SAP Office functionalities for the specified user.