How To Fix DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N017 - Deleting HDB_USER &1 (=SAP_USER &2) failed

DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N - message class for CX_DMCC_AUTH_REPL_ERR

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Deleting HDB_USER &1 (=SAP_USER &2) failed

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DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N017 - Details

• The SAP error message DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N017 indicates that there was a failure in deleting a HANA database user (HDB_USER) associated with a specific SAP user. This error typically arises in the context of managing users and roles in SAP HANA, particularly when trying to clean up or delete users that are no longer needed.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  User Dependencies: The HDB_USER may have dependencies, such as active sessions, roles, or privileges that prevent its deletion.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to delete the HDB_USER.
  Database Locks: There may be locks on the database that prevent modifications to user accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be misconfigurations in the user management settings or in the SAP HANA system itself.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the HDB_USER does not have any active sessions. You can check active sessions in