How To Fix BV267 - No system-specific user classification: license data not "global"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BV - Customer Measurement

• Message number: 267

• Message text: No system-specific user classification: license data not "global"

What causes this issue?

You have transferred system-specific data for the contractual user
classification that is not supported in this system.
System-specific maintenance of the user classification is only possible
in the central system if global maintenance is active. This means: the
field attribute for the license measurement in transaction SCUM must be
set to 'GLOBAL'.

System Response

Termination.

How to fix this error?

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BV267 - No system-specific user classification: license data not "global" ?

  The SAP error message BV267 indicates that there is an issue with the user classification in relation to license data. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to find a system-specific user classification, which is necessary for managing user licenses correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing User Classification: The user classification for the specific system is not defined in the system settings.
  Incorrect License Data: The license data may not be set up correctly or is not marked as "global," which is required for the system to recognize it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the proper classification of users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BV267 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Classification:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the user profiles to ensure that the user classification is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review License Data:
  
  Navigate to transaction SLICENSE to check the license data.
  Ensure that the license data is correctly configured and marked as "global" if necessary.
  
  
  
  Maintain System-Specific User Classification:
  
  If the system-specific user classification is missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the transaction S_USER_AUTH or through the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User License Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of user licenses in SAP (e.g., Professional, Limited, Developer) and their implications for user classification.
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation regarding user management and licensing to understand the requirements and best practices.
  System Configuration: Ensure that your system is properly configured for user management and licensing, as misconfigurations can lead to various errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the BV267 error in your SAP system.