How To Fix ADW121 - Superuser was deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADW - Advanced Developer Workplace

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Superuser was deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADW121 - Superuser was deactivated ?

  The SAP error message ADW121 indicates that the superuser account has been deactivated. This can occur for various reasons, such as security policies, administrative actions, or system configurations. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation by Policy: The superuser account may have been deactivated due to security policies that restrict access to superuser accounts after a certain period of inactivity.
  Manual Deactivation: An administrator may have manually deactivated the superuser account for security reasons.
  System Configuration: Certain system configurations or updates may lead to the deactivation of superuser accounts.
  User Management: Changes in user management settings or roles may inadvertently affect the superuser account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivation by Administrator:
  
  An authorized administrator should log into the SAP system and navigate to the user management section (Transaction Code: SU01).
  Search for the superuser account and check its status.
  If the account is deactivated, the administrator can reactivate it by changing the status to active.
  
  
  
  Check Security Policies:
  
  Review the security policies in place regarding superuser accounts. Ensure that the policies allow for the necessary access and that the account is not deactivated due to inactivity.
  
  
  
  Audit Logs:
  
  Check the audit logs to determine when and why the account was deactivated. This can provide insights into whether it was a manual action or a result of a policy.
  
  
  
  User Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the superuser has the appropriate roles assigned. Sometimes, the deactivation may be related to missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidelines on managing superuser accounts and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance - to manage user accounts.
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance - to manage multiple user accounts.
  SUIM: User Information System - to check user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user accounts and their statuses.
  Implement a process for monitoring superuser accounts to prevent unexpected deactivation.
  Ensure that there is a clear policy regarding the management of superuser accounts, including reactivation procedures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to superuser account management and deactivation.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.