How To Fix WI803 - Enter a valid user

WI803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WI - BPT Workflow: Messages from Info System

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Enter a valid user

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WI803 - Details

• Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WI803 - Enter a valid user:
  
  SAP Error Message: WI803 - Enter a valid user
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WI803 occurs when the system expects a valid SAP user ID in a particular field or step, but the entered user ID is either:
  
  Not existing in the SAP user master records (transaction SU01),
  Incorrectly typed,
  Locked or inactive,
  Or the user does not have the required authorizations.
  
  This message typically appears in workflow scenarios or user assignment steps where a valid user must be specified.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow processing when assigning tasks to users.
  When entering user IDs in user-related fields in transactions or custom programs.
  When a user ID is referenced in a workflow container or step but does not exist or is invalid.
  When a user is locked or deleted but still referenced in workflow or user assignment.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the User ID:
  
  Check the user ID entered for typos or errors.
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