How To Fix /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB224 - System & is not allowed as a recipient; no user distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: System & is not allowed as a recipient; no user distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB224 - System & is not allowed as a recipient; no user distribution ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/USER_DISTRIB224 indicates that a specific system is not allowed as a recipient for user distribution. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's user distribution functionality, which is part of the SAP Identity Management or user administration processes.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The system or client you are trying to distribute users to may not be configured to accept user distributions. This could be due to settings in the user distribution configuration.
  Authorization Problems: The user or role attempting to perform the distribution may not have the necessary authorizations to distribute users to the specified system.
  Recipient System Restrictions: The recipient system may have restrictions in place that prevent it from receiving user distributions, such as being in a different landscape or not being set up for user distribution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for user distribution in the SAP system. Ensure that the target system is correctly set up to receive user distributions.
  Check the settings in transaction SU01 or SU10 to ensure that the target system is included in the distribution list.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the distribution has the necessary authorizations. You may need to check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they have the appropriate permissions for user distribution.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  Check the system settings in transaction SCC4 to ensure that the target system is not restricted from receiving user distributions.
  If applicable, review the settings in the User Management Engine (UME) or any related configuration that governs user distribution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to user distribution for any specific configurations or prerequisites that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP landscape.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, SU10, PFCG, and SCC4 for user management and system configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to user distribution issues, as they may contain patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Distribution Process: Understand the overall user distribution process in SAP, including how users are created, modified, and deleted across different systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.