How To Fix WZ552 - Favorites not yet available (set up before first use)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Favorites not yet available (set up before first use)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ552 - Favorites not yet available (set up before first use) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ552 - Favorites not yet available (set up before first use)
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when a user tries to access or use the Favorites functionality in SAP (such as adding or opening favorites in the SAP Easy Access menu), but the favorites list has not been initialized or set up yet for that user. Essentially, the system expects the favorites to be created or configured before they can be used, and since this is the first time the user is attempting to use favorites, the system prompts this message.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP stores user-specific favorites in the user master data or in the user’s personalization settings.
  If the favorites list is empty or not yet created, the system cannot display or manage favorites.
  This is common for new users or users who have not yet personalized their SAP Easy Access menu.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Initial Setup of Favorites:
  
  The user should manually create or add favorites for the first time.
  This can be done by navigating to the SAP Easy Access menu, right-clicking on the Favorites folder, and selecting Add other objects or Add transaction to add desired transactions or reports.
  Once favorites are added, the system will save this setup, and the error message will no longer appear.
  
  
  
  Check User Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage favorites.
  Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent favorites from being saved or displayed.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI or System Issues:
  
  If the user has already set favorites but still sees this message, it might be a GUI cache or personalization issue.
  Try clearing the SAP GUI cache or resetting personalization settings.
  Alternatively, check if the user master record or the relevant tables storing favorites (e.g., USR40, USR41) are intact.
  
  
  
  Transport or System Copy Issues:
  
  In some cases, after system copies or transports, user favorites might not be migrated properly.
  Re-creating favorites or restoring from backup might be necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Favorites in SAP are a way to personalize the SAP Easy Access menu by adding frequently used transactions, reports, or folders.
  Favorites are stored per user and can be exported/imported using SAP GUI options.
  The message WZ552 is informational and guides the user to set up favorites before using them.
  If you want to automate or pre-load favorites for users, consider using user master data maintenance or scripting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User tries to access favorites before any favorites have been set up or created.
  
  
  Solution
  User should add favorites manually for the first time via SAP Easy Access menu.
  
  
  Additional
  Check authorizations, clear GUI cache if needed, and verify user master data integrity.
  
  
  
  
  If you need step-by-step instructions on how to add favorites or troubleshoot further, please let me know!