How To Fix WI803 - Enter a valid user

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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  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.
  Use transaction SU01 to verify if the user exists.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  In SU01, verify if the user is locked or inactive.
  Unlock the user if necessary (if you have authorization).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the task or be assigned the workflow.
  
  
  
  Update Workflow or Assignment:
  
  If the user no longer exists or is invalid, update the workflow step or assignment to a valid user.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Container:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow container values to ensure the user ID is correctly passed.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If the error arises from custom developments, verify the logic that fetches or assigns user IDs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU01: User maintenance.
  Transaction SWI1: Workflow log to analyze workflow errors.
  Transaction SWDD: Workflow Builder to check workflow steps and container elements.
  User Lock/Unlock: Use SU01 or SU10 to unlock users.
  Authorization Checks: Use transaction SU53 after the error to check missing authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to WI803.
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  A workflow step requires a user to be assigned to approve a document. If the user ID entered in the workflow container is misspelled or the user is locked, the system throws WI803 - Enter a valid user. Correcting the user ID or unlocking the user resolves the issue.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process, or scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.