How To Fix CD510 - User &1 is entered as the Changed By user in change documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 510

• Message text: User &1 is entered as the Changed By user in change documents

What causes this issue?

Change documents still exist for changes made by this user.

System Response

The user cannot be deleted until there are no longer any change
documents in the database changed by this user.
The change documents are usually archived or delete using the delete
processes of the logged application data.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD510 - User &1 is entered as the Changed By user in change documents ?

  The SAP error message CD510 indicates that there is an issue with the "Changed By" user in change documents. This message typically arises when the system is unable to recognize or validate the user specified in the change document.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User ID: The user ID specified in the change document may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  User Lock: The user may be locked or inactive, preventing the system from recognizing them as a valid user.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is being logged in the change document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the change document settings or in the user master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify User ID: Check if the user ID specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and entering the user ID.
  Check User Status: Ensure that the user is not locked or inactive. If the user is locked, you can unlock them using transaction SU01.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions that are being logged. You can check this using transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  Update Change Document Settings: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to change documents. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for change documents and user management for more detailed information.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.