How To Fix /ISDFPS/IM_CUA009 - User &1 is not authorized to remove system &2 from CUA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/IM_CUA -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to remove system &2 from CUA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA009 - User &1 is not authorized to remove system &2 from CUA ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA009 User &1 is not authorized to remove system &2 from CUA indicates that a user (represented by &1) is attempting to remove a system (represented by &2) from the Central User Administration (CUA) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to remove a system from the CUA. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to a role that includes the necessary permissions for CUA management.
  System Configuration: There may be restrictions in the CUA configuration that prevent certain users from performing administrative tasks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for CUA management. Typically, roles like SAP_CUA_ADMIN or similar may be required.
  If the user needs to perform administrative tasks, consider assigning them to a role that has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not the security administrator, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations.
  They can help in modifying roles or creating new ones as needed.
  
  
  
  Review CUA Configuration:
  
  Check the CUA configuration settings to ensure that there are no restrictions that prevent the user from removing systems.
  This can be done in transaction SCUA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to CUA include S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SCUA: Central User Administration
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 and allow the user to remove the system from the CUA successfully.