How To Fix CRM_BUPA_IDM006 - User &1 already assigned to employee &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_IDM - Service BP Identity Management Integration

• Message number: 006

• Message text: User &1 already assigned to employee &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_IDM006 - User &1 already assigned to employee &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_IDM006 indicates that a user (identified by &1) is already assigned to another employee (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of managing business partners and user assignments in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to assign a user to an employee record, but the user is already linked to a different employee. In SAP, each user can only be assigned to one employee at a time. This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts in user assignments.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP (Business Partner) or SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the current assignments of the user in question.
  Verify which employee the user is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Reassign the User:
  
  If the user needs to be assigned to a different employee, you will first need to remove the existing assignment. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the employee record of the current assignment and removing the user assignment.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign the User to the New Employee:
  
  After removing the previous assignment, you can now proceed to assign the user to the desired employee record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make these changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PPOME: Organizational Management (to view employee assignments)
  
  
  
  User Management: Understanding how users and employees are managed in SAP CRM is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the roles and responsibilities associated with user assignments.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on user management and business partner assignments.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_BUPA_IDM006 error and successfully manage user assignments in your SAP system.