How To Fix /ISDFPS/IM_CUA004 - Error switching the CUA connection; check your system settings

/ISDFPS/IM_CUA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/IM_CUA -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error switching the CUA connection; check your system settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA004 - Error switching the CUA connection; check your system settings ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA004 typically indicates an issue with the Central User Administration (CUA) configuration in an SAP system. This error occurs when there is a problem with switching the CUA connection, which can be due to various reasons related to system settings or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect CUA Configuration: The CUA settings may not be properly configured in the system. This includes issues with the logical system names, RFC destinations, or the CUA hierarchy.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the central system and the child systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to CUA.
  System Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the system settings or parameters that affect the CUA functionality.
  Transport Issues: If there have been recent transports related to user administration or CUA settings, they may not have been applied correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check CUA Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SCUA in the