How To Fix RSEC423 - Unable to assign profile &1 to user &2 (reason: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSEC -

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Unable to assign profile &1 to user &2 (reason: &3)

What causes this issue?

This message generally indicates that the user executing the migration
is not authorized to assign profiles to the user specified in the
message. It is also possible that the user cannot be changed for other
reasons (due to central user administration (CUA), for example).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Ensure that you are assigned sufficient authorization for user and role
maintenance and that the system settings do not prevent changes from
being made to users.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSEC423 - Unable to assign profile &1 to user &2 (reason: &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSEC423 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a specific authorization profile to a user. The message typically includes three placeholders: 
  
  &1: The name of the authorization profile that is being assigned.
  &2: The user ID of the user to whom the profile is being assigned.
  &3: The reason for the failure in the assignment.
  
  Causes
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Profile Does Not Exist: The specified authorization profile does not exist in the system.
  User Does Not Exist: The user ID specified does not exist in the system.
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to assign the profile does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Profile Restrictions: The profile may have restrictions that prevent it from being assigned to certain users (e.g., based on user roles or organizational levels).
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or inconsistencies in the user master data or authorization data.
  
  Solutions
  To resolve the RSEC423 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Profile Existence: Check if the authorization profile specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator) to search for the profile.
  
  
  Check User Existence: Ensure that the user ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can verify this using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user who is trying to assign the profile has the necessary authorizations to do so. This may involve checking their own user profile and roles.
  
  
  Check Profile Restrictions: Review the authorization profile for any restrictions that may prevent it from being assigned to the specified user. This can include organizational levels or other criteria.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance. They may need to investigate deeper into the system configuration or user master data.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Profile Generator
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Familiarize yourself with SAP's authorization concepts, including roles, profiles, and user master records, to better understand how authorizations are managed in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSEC423 error and implement a solution to resolve it.