How To Fix ADW218 - All permissions granted (&2) have been deleted for user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADW - Advanced Developer Workplace

• Message number: 218

• Message text: All permissions granted (&2) have been deleted for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADW218 - All permissions granted (&2) have been deleted for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message ADW218 indicates that all permissions granted to a specific user have been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of authorization management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error message ADW218 is triggered when:
  
  A user has had all their assigned authorizations removed, either manually or through a role change.
  The user is trying to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they no longer possess.
  There may have been a mass change in roles or authorizations that inadvertently affected the user in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ADW218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is experiencing the issue.
  Check the "Roles" tab to see if any roles are assigned to the user. If no roles are assigned, you will need to assign the appropriate roles back to the user.
  
  
  
  Reassign Roles:
  
  If the user has lost their roles, you can reassign the necessary roles that provide the required permissions. This can be done by adding roles in the "Roles" tab of the user maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Role Changes:
  
  If there were recent changes to roles or authorizations, review those changes to understand why the user lost their permissions. This may involve checking transport requests or changes made in the role management transactions (like PFCG).
  
  
  
  Authorization Checks:
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check the last authorization check for the user. This can provide insights into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to restore the necessary permissions for the user.
  
  
  
  Audit Logs:
  
  Check audit logs or change logs to see if there were any unintended changes made to the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  SUIM: User Information System (for reporting on user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions.
  Implement a change management process for role assignments to prevent accidental deletions.
  Use role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions more effectively.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ADW218 error and restore the necessary permissions for the affected user.