How To Fix RSAU272 - Deactivation was successful

RSAU272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Deactivation was successful

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU272 - Deactivation was successful ?

  The SAP error message RSAU272, which states "Deactivation was successful," is not actually an error in the traditional sense. Instead, it indicates that a deactivation process (likely related to a user, role, or authorization object) has been completed successfully. This message typically appears in the context of user management or authorization management within SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  The message is generated when a user or role is deactivated in the system. This could be part of a routine process for managing user access, such as when an employee leaves the organization or when roles are being adjusted for compliance or security reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since RSAU272 indicates a successful deactivation, there is no corrective action needed if the deactivation was intended. However, if the deactivation was not intended, you may need to:
  
  Reactivate the User/Role: If a user or role was deactivated by mistake, you can reactivate it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SU01 for users,