How To Fix 01833 - Internal error when saving an external ID for user &1

01833 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 833

• Message text: Internal error when saving an external ID for user &1

What causes this issue?

The system detected an error when saving an external ID for user &V1&
(key already exists in the DB table).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

This error should not occur. It is probably due to a programming error.
Report the error to SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01833 - Internal error when saving an external ID for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message "01833 Internal error when saving an external ID for user &1" typically indicates an issue related to the handling of external IDs for users in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the underlying database.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the user data or external ID data that are causing the system to fail when trying to save the information.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database, such as locks, corruption, or other integrity problems that prevent the saving of the external ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to an internal error.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the user management or identity management modules could lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that