How To Fix BGRFC899 - Central user administration is active; create user &1 manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BGRFC - qRFC - New Background RFC

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Central user administration is active; create user &1 manually

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BGRFC899 - Central user administration is active; create user &1 manually ?

  The SAP error message BGRFC899 indicates that Central User Administration (CUA) is active in your SAP system, and as a result, the system is unable to create the user automatically. Instead, it instructs you to create the user manually in the central system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Central User Administration (CUA) is enabled in your SAP landscape. CUA allows for centralized management of users across multiple SAP systems.
  The system is trying to create a user in a child system, but since CUA is active, user creation must be done in the central system (the system that manages user data for the landscape).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to create the user manually in the central system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Log into the Central System: Access the SAP system that is designated as the central user administration system.
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SU01: 
  
  Enter the transaction code SU01 in the command field.
  This will take you to the User Maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Create User:
  
  Enter the username you want to create in the User field.
  Click on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the necessary details such as user type, user group, and any other required fields.
  Assign roles and profiles as needed.
  
  
  
  Save the User: After entering all the required information, save the user.
  
  
  Synchronize with Child Systems: Once the user is created in the central system, it will be synchronized with the child systems automatically based on the CUA configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CUA Configuration: Ensure that your CUA setup is correctly configured. This includes maintaining the logical system settings and ensuring that the child systems are properly connected to the central system.
  User Synchronization: Understand how user synchronization works in CUA. Changes made in the central system will propagate to the child systems.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create users in the central system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Central User Administration for more detailed information on managing users in a CUA environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the error persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.