How To Fix DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N016 - Creating HDB_Users is forbidden due to configuration settings

DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N - message class for CX_DMCC_AUTH_REPL_ERR

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Creating HDB_Users is forbidden due to configuration settings

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DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N016 - Details

• The SAP error message DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N016 indicates that the creation of HANA database users (HDB_Users) is forbidden due to specific configuration settings. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Data Management and Cloud Connector scenarios, particularly when dealing with SAP HANA database users in a replication or content management context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The primary cause of this error is that the system configuration does not allow the creation of new HDB_Users. This could be due to security policies, user management settings, or specific configurations in the SAP HANA system or the Data Management system.
  User Permissions: The user account attempting to create the HDB_User may not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to perform this action.
  System Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that prevent the creation of new database users, possibly due to compliance or governance policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP HANA system to ensure