How To Fix CACS_STD235 - The applications defined for the user are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STD - Higher Level Messages for Standard Contract

• Message number: 235

• Message text: The applications defined for the user are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The applications defined in the front end for user &V1& are <ZH>not</>
the same as those for the back end. In the front end, application &V2&
is defined, whereas in the back end application &V3&is defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_STD235 - The applications defined for the user are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STD235, which states "The applications defined for the user are inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or similar applications where user roles and authorizations are defined. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the applications assigned to a user in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent User Roles: The user may have been assigned roles that do not match the applications they are supposed to access.
  Missing Authorizations: The user might lack the necessary authorizations for the applications assigned to them.
  Changes in Application Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the application configuration or user roles, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  User Profile Corruption: There may be corruption or issues within the user profile itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles are correctly defined and that they include the necessary applications.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures. This can help identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the user roles and applications. This can often be done through transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  Reassign Roles: If inconsistencies are found, consider reassigning the roles to the user or creating a new user profile with the correct applications.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues related to this error message. SAP Support may have specific recommendations or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management best practices in SAP, including role design and authorization management.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP Support for further assistance.