How To Fix WRF_PPW033 - The user who created the price plan does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The user who created the price plan does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW033 - The user who created the price plan does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW033 indicates that the user who created a specific price plan no longer exists in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as user deletion, user deactivation, or changes in user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  User Deletion: The user who originally created the price plan has been deleted from the SAP system.
  User Deactivation: The user account may be deactivated, which means the user is no longer active in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the user information is stored.
  Transport Issues: If the price plan was transported from one system to another, the user might not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 and check if the user exists. If the user is deleted or deactivated, you may need to restore or reactivate the user.
  
  
  
  Create a New User:
  
  If the original user cannot be restored, consider creating a new user with the same authorizations and roles, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Update Price Plan:
  
  If possible, update the price plan to assign it to a different user who is active in the system. This may involve changing the ownership of the price plan.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to ensure that there are no other related issues. This can be done using transaction codes like SE11 or SE14 to check database tables.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues or transport problems.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made and ensure that the new user has the necessary authorizations to manage price plans.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  WRF_PPW (Price Planning Workbench)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the new or existing user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage price plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PPW033 error and ensure that the price plan can be managed appropriately.