How To Fix DBACCESS017 - Role assignment only allowed in central system in CUA landscape

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBACCESS - CUA Database Wrapper: Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Role assignment only allowed in central system in CUA landscape

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBACCESS017 - Role assignment only allowed in central system in CUA landscape ?

  The SAP error message DBACCESS017: Role assignment only allowed in central system in CUA landscape typically occurs in a Central User Administration (CUA) landscape when there is an attempt to assign roles to users in a child system instead of the central system. 
  Cause:
  In a CUA landscape, user management is centralized in the central system, and the child systems are meant to inherit user roles and authorizations from the central system. The error arises when an attempt is made to assign roles directly in a child system, which is not permitted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the Central System: Ensure that you are assigning roles to users in the central system (the CUA master system). This is where all user management should be performed.
  
  
  Role Assignment Process:
  
  Log into the central system.
  Navigate to the User Management area (Transaction code: SU01).
  Select the user you want to assign roles to.
  Assign the necessary roles to the user in the central system.
  The changes will be propagated to the child systems during the next synchronization.
  
  
  
  Synchronization: After assigning roles in the central system, ensure that the synchronization process is executed so that the changes are reflected in the child systems. This can be done using transaction code SCUA or through the CUA administration settings.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: If you are still facing issues, check if you have the necessary authorizations in the central system to perform role assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CUA Overview: Central User Administration (CUA) allows for centralized management of users across multiple SAP systems. It simplifies user administration by allowing administrators to manage users in one central location.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SCUA: CUA Administration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CUA setup and user management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBACCESS017 error and manage user roles effectively in a CUA landscape.