How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER344 - User has already been created. Please close message

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 344

• Message text: User has already been created. Please close message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER344 - User has already been created. Please close message ?

  The SAP error message WEBFI_MASTER344: User has already been created. Please close message typically occurs in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP Web Dynpro applications related to user management or master data creation.
  
  Cause:
  
  The error indicates that the user you are trying to create or register already exists in the system.
  This usually happens when an attempt is made to create a user master record with a user ID that is already present in the SAP system.
  It can also occur if the system tries to re-register or duplicate a user in a backend system or during synchronization between front-end and back-end systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the User Already Exists:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to verify if the user ID already exists.
  If the user exists, no need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Creation:
  
  Ensure that the process or program creating the user checks for existing users before attempting creation.
  If you are using a custom program or interface, add logic to handle existing users gracefully.
  
  
  
  Close the Message:
  
  The message is informational and requires you to acknowledge it by closing the message popup.
  After closing, proceed with the next steps or correct the user creation process.
  
  
  
  Check Synchronization or Integration Settings:
  
  If this happens during synchronization between SAP Gateway, Fiori Launchpad, or other systems, verify the integration settings.
  Ensure that user data is consistent and not duplicated across systems.
  
  
  
  Review Logs and Traces:
  
  Check system logs (SM21), application logs (SLG1), or traces to understand why the system attempted to create an already existing user.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU01: User maintenance transaction to check and manage user master records.
  SAP Fiori User Management: User creation and role assignment in Fiori Launchpad.
  SAP Gateway and Backend Synchronization: User data synchronization between front-end and back-end systems.
  Message Class WEBFI_MASTER: Related to SAP Fiori or Web Dynpro user master data messages.
  
  
  If the issue persists or is part of a custom development or integration scenario, consider involving your SAP Basis or development team to review the user creation logic or interface handling user master data.