How To Fix /CFG/UI_BCW128 - Profile &1 that you want to edit has already been assigned.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/UI_BCW -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Profile &1 that you want to edit has already been assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/UI_BCW128 - Profile &1 that you want to edit has already been assigned. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/UI_BCW128 Profile &1 that you want to edit has already been assigned typically occurs when you attempt to edit a configuration profile that is already assigned to a user or a role in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with user interfaces, configuration profiles, or customizing settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Profile Already Assigned: The profile you are trying to edit is already assigned to a user or a role, which prevents you from making changes to it.
  Concurrent Access: Another user might be editing the same profile at the same time, leading to a conflict.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to prevent simultaneous changes to the same object, which can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Verify if the profile is indeed assigned to any users or roles. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SU01 for user maintenance