How To Fix CL259 - Profile change for user (group) &: from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Profile change for user (group) &: from & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL259 - Profile change for user (group) &: from & to & ?

  The SAP error message CL259 indicates that there has been a change in the profile assigned to a user or user group. This message typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the authorization profile for a user or group, and the system is notifying you of the change.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Change: The error is triggered when a user’s authorization profile is modified. This could be due to a manual change by an administrator or an automated process that updates user profiles based on certain criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that is trying to change the profile.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the user master data or profile assignments that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Profiles: Review the profiles assigned to the user or user group. Ensure that the profiles are correctly assigned and that the changes made are intentional.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to profiles. If not, you may need to assign the appropriate authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check and modify user profiles and roles.
  Audit Changes: If the change was unexpected, audit the change logs to determine who made the change and why. This can help in understanding if it was a legitimate change or an error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to user profile management for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SUIM (User Information System) for managing user profiles and roles.
  Authorization Objects: Understand the authorization objects that are relevant to user profile changes, such as S_USER_AUTH and S_USER_PRO.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to user profile management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CL259 error effectively.