How To Fix VBC_WD001 - Retrieving personal settings is not possible

VBC_WD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBC_WD - Visual Business messages for WebDynpro integration

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Retrieving personal settings is not possible

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

Visual Business proceeding with default settings.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBC_WD001 - Retrieving personal settings is not possible ?

  The SAP error message VBC_WD001 ("Retrieving personal settings is not possible") typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the personal settings for the user, which can be due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access their personal settings.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database where personal settings are stored, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  Profile Settings: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may be missing.
  Web Dynpro Application Issues: There could be bugs or misconfigurations in the Web Dynpro application itself.
  Session Issues: The user session may have expired or encountered an error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access personal settings. This can be done by checking the user's roles and