How To Fix CRD_CUST503 - Requirement &1 does not reference credential description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_CUST - Credentialing: Messages for Editing Customizing

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Requirement &1 does not reference credential description

What causes this issue?

For certain check-relevant attributes, the
<DS:GLOS.44B0E7DAD54B5062E10000000A1553FE>simple requirement </> &v1&is
supposed to take the values from a
<DS:GLOS.44B0EE2DD54B5062E10000000A1553FE>credential description</>.
However, requirement &v1& does <ZH>not</> reference a credential
description.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator for an analysis and solution to the
problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check simple requirement &v1&. Either there must be a reference to a
credential description of the <DS:GLOS.44B20C2B4AE64888E10000000A1553FE>
credential type</> &v2& or the check-relevant attributes must <ZH>not</>
take the value from a description.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_CUST503 - Requirement &1 does not reference credential description ?

  The SAP error message CRD_CUST503 indicates that a requirement (in this case, a credential requirement) does not reference a valid credential description. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Credential Management, which is used to manage and validate credentials for users or roles.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Credential Description: The credential description that the requirement is supposed to reference does not exist or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The requirement may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrect credential description.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the requirement is not properly linked to the credential description.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRD_CUST503 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Credential Descriptions:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to credential management (e.g., CRD1 for creating credential descriptions).
  Verify that the credential description referenced by the requirement exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Requirements:
  
  Use the transaction code for managing requirements (e.g., CRD2 for editing requirements).
  Check the specific requirement that is causing the error and ensure it correctly references a valid credential description.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the requirement is pointing to an incorrect or non-existent credential description, update it to reference the correct one.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any data inconsistencies in the credential management setup.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on managing credential descriptions and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRD1, CRD2, and others related to credential management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify credential descriptions and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CRD_CUST503 error and implement the necessary corrections.