How To Fix /ISDFPS/IM_CUA022 - CUA administrator responsible is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/IM_CUA -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: CUA administrator responsible is not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA022 - CUA administrator responsible is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/IM_CUA022 indicates that the CUA (Central User Administration) administrator responsible for managing user administration tasks is not defined in the system's Customizing settings. This can occur in environments where CUA is implemented to manage users across multiple systems.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The CUA administrator has not been defined in the Customizing settings of the CUA system.
  There may be a misconfiguration in the CUA setup.
  The relevant authorization or roles for the CUA administrator may not be assigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define CUA Administrator:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and create or modify the user that will act as the CUA administrator.
  Ensure that this user has the necessary authorizations to perform CUA tasks.
  
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> User Administration -> Central User Administration -> Define CUA Administrator.
  Here, you can specify the user who will be responsible for CUA tasks.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the CUA administrator has the necessary roles and authorizations assigned. This typically includes roles related to user management and administration.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the relevant systems (e.g., quality assurance, production).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the CUA functionality to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CUA Overview: Central User Administration allows for centralized management of user accounts across multiple SAP systems, simplifying user administration tasks.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as S_USER_AUTH, S_USER_PRO, and S_USER_AGR that may be required for CUA administrators.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on setting up and managing CUA.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.