How To Fix /ISDFPS/IM_CUA008 - User &1 is not authorized to define the CUA landscape

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/IM_CUA -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to define the CUA landscape

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA008 - User &1 is not authorized to define the CUA landscape ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA008 User &1 is not authorized to define the CUA landscape indicates that the user attempting to define or modify the Central User Administration (CUA) landscape does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to access or modify the CUA settings.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for CUA administration.
  Profile Restrictions: The user's profile may have restrictions that prevent them from accessing certain transactions or functions related to CUA.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned roles that include the necessary authorizations for CUA administration. Common roles that may be required include:
  
  SAP_CUA_ADMIN
  SAP_CUA_USER_ADMIN
  
  
  If these roles are not available, you may need to create a custom role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check for specific authorization objects related to CUA, such as:
  
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  S_USER_PRO (User Profile)
  S_CUA (Central User Administration)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to perform the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CUA Overview: Central User Administration (CUA) allows for centralized management of user accounts across multiple SAP systems. It simplifies user administration by allowing changes to be made in one central location.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU10 (Mass User Maintenance) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CUA and user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the CUA landscape definition.