How To Fix BV184 - &1 users could not inherit their classification from reference user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 184

• Message text: &1 users could not inherit their classification from reference user

What causes this issue?

In the system, &V1& have been found with the following attributes:
The users are not classified
The users take their authorization exclusively from their assingment to
a reference user (no profiles, no roels)
The reference user is not classfied
This is not an error, but is possibly not intentional. If the reference
user(s) were classified, the users could inherit their classification
from the reference user(s).

System Response

The system follows the rules below (in order) during system
measurement:
With manually classified users, their classification is used
With users that take their authorizations exclusively from a reference
user (no roles, no profiles) and for whom the assigned reference user
is classified, the classification of the reference user is inherited
All other users are assigned a default value or possibly with a
predefined user type, in accordance with the active price list,
depending on the production status of the client.

How to fix this error?

You can classify reference users in the system measurement transaction
(USMM), by choosing "Goto" -> "Reference User Classification".
You can determine the non-classified users in the system measurement
transaction (transaction USMM, choose "User Classification"), and then
classify these users.
When you create users using the user maintenance transaction (SU01),
you can enter the data relevant to measurement immediately (choose
the "License Data" button or tab page).

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV184 - &1 users could not inherit their classification from reference user ?

  The SAP error message BV184 indicates that a specific number of users could not inherit their classification from a reference user. This typically occurs in the context of user management and authorization in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with user roles and profiles.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Reference User: The reference user from whom the classification is supposed to be inherited may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The users attempting to inherit the classification may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference user's classification.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the user master data or classification data that prevent the inheritance process.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that are preventing the inheritance from occurring.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BV184 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Reference User: Verify that the reference user exists and is correctly set up. Ensure that the user has the necessary classifications assigned.
  Review Authorizations: Check the authorizations of the users who are trying to inherit the classification. Ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the reference user's classifications.
  Data Consistency: Review the user master data and classification data for any inconsistencies. Correct any discrepancies that may exist.
  Reassign Classifications: If the inheritance is not working, consider manually assigning the necessary classifications to the affected users.
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on user classification and inheritance processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Management: Understanding how user roles and classifications work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the user management concepts in SAP, including profiles, roles, and authorizations.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the users can now inherit classifications as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BV184 error and implement a solution to resolve it.