How To Fix COM_ALTER_IDENT027 - ID type & is still being used in at least one profile

COM_ALTER_IDENT027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ALTER_IDENT - Messages for Alternative Identifiers

• Message number: 027

• Message text: ID type & is still being used in at least one profile

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COM_ALTER_IDENT027 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_ALTER_IDENT027 indicates that you are trying to delete or modify an ID type (such as a user ID or a specific identifier) that is still being referenced in at least one profile. This typically occurs in the context of user management or authorization management within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to delete or modify an ID type that is still linked to existing profiles or roles.
  The ID type is actively being used in the system, which prevents its alteration or deletion to maintain data integrity and security.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Profiles:
  
  Use transaction codes like PFCG (Profile Generator) or SU01 (User Maintenance) to check which profiles or roles are using the ID type in question.
  You can also use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to search for users or roles that reference the ID type.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the profiles or