How To Fix XT027 - User &1 does not exist in system &2 client &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XT - Transport Management System

• Message number: 027

• Message text: User &1 does not exist in system &2 client &3

What causes this issue?

The user &V1& does not exist in system &V2&, client &V3&.

System Response

The function terminates.

How to fix this error?

Create the user &V1& in system &V2&, client &V3&. Execute the command
again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XT027 - User &1 does not exist in system &2 client &3 ?

  The SAP error message XT027 indicates that a user specified in a transaction or process does not exist in the specified system and client. This error typically arises in scenarios where user authentication or authorization is required, and the system cannot find the user in the specified client.
  Cause:
  
  User Not Created: The user has not been created in the specified client.
  Incorrect Client: The user exists, but you are logged into a different client where the user is not defined.
  User Deactivation: The user may have been deactivated or locked in the specified client.
  Transport Issues: If the user was created in a different client and not transported correctly, it may not exist in the target client.
  Authorization Issues: The user might exist, but the current user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check if the user exists in the specified client. Make sure you are logged into the correct client.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  If the user does not exist, create the user using transaction SU01. Ensure that you are in the correct client when creating the user.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  If the user exists but is locked or deactivated, unlock or reactivate the user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Verify Client:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct client. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI at the top right corner.
  
  
  
  Transport Users:
  
  If the user was created in a different client, ensure that the user is transported correctly to the target client.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the current user has the necessary authorizations to view or manage the specified user. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to user management and error XT027.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for user management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XT027 error and ensure that the user is correctly set up in the SAP system.