How To Fix 01898 - No changes made. Problems with following users...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 898

• Message text: No changes made. Problems with following users...

What causes this issue?

Problems occurred in address management due to invalid address data for
some of the selected users.

System Response

The processing of all users is terminated.

How to fix this error?

First correct the address data for the affected users using the
detailed error descriptions in the log.
Then start transaction SU10 again. The changes are then performed for
all users.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01898 - No changes made. Problems with following users... ?

  The SAP error message "01898 No changes made. Problems with following users..." typically indicates that there was an attempt to make changes to user data or authorizations, but the system encountered issues that prevented those changes from being applied. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when managing user roles, profiles, or authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make changes may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the specified user accounts.
  Locked Users: The users being modified may be locked or inactive, preventing any changes from being made.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the user master data.
  Missing User Data: The user data being referenced may be incomplete or missing, leading to an inability to process the changes.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to certain user accounts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate authorizations. You can use transaction codes like SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Unlock Users: If the users are locked, you can unlock them using transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by checking the user status.
  Review User Data: Verify that the user data is complete and correct. Check for any missing fields or incorrect entries.
  Check for Technical Issues: Look for any system logs or error messages that might indicate a technical problem. You can use transaction SM21 (System Log) to review logs.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying system issues or configurations that may be causing the problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user management and authorizations for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.