How To Fix WRF_MASS_MATERIAL018 - Personal settings read for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MASS_MATERIAL - Integrated Mass Change

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Personal settings read for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MASS_MATERIAL018 - Personal settings read for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MASS_MATERIAL018 typically indicates an issue related to the personal settings of a user in the context of mass maintenance of materials in SAP. The message usually states that the system is unable to read the personal settings for the specified user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing User Settings: The user may not have any personal settings defined in the system, which are necessary for the mass maintenance process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or read their personal settings.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that prevents the retrieval of user-specific settings.
  User Profile Corruption: The user profile may be corrupted or not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check if the user has any personal settings defined.
  If not, create or update the personal settings for the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the mass maintenance functions. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis or system administrator to check if there are any configuration issues that might be affecting user settings retrieval.
  
  
  
  User Profile:
  
  If the user profile seems to be corrupted, consider re-creating the user or resetting their profile settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  MM17: Mass Maintenance of Material Master
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on user settings and mass maintenance processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_MASS_MATERIAL018 and ensure that the user can access the necessary personal settings for mass maintenance tasks.