How To Fix /IWFND/CM_RS017 - Role Synchronization Cleanup of all entries has started

/IWFND/CM_RS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_RS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Role Synchronization Cleanup of all entries has started

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/IWFND/CM_RS017 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_RS017 typically relates to the role synchronization process in the SAP Gateway framework. This message indicates that a cleanup process for role synchronization has started, which is part of the system's effort to maintain the integrity and consistency of role assignments for users in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message itself is not necessarily indicative of a problem; rather, it is a notification that the system is performing a cleanup operation. This operation can be triggered by various factors, including:
  
  Role Changes: Changes made to user roles or authorizations that require synchronization.
  System Maintenance: Regular maintenance tasks that involve cleaning up old or unused role assignments.
  Performance Optimization: The system may initiate cleanup to optimize performance and ensure that role assignments are up-to-date.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since the message indicates that a cleanup process has started, there may not be an immediate action required unless you encounter issues following this message. However, here are