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Message type: E = Error
Message class: S# -
Message number: 518
Message text: Problems during deletion of user assignments for role &1 in system &2
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S#518
- Problems during deletion of user assignments for role &1 in system &2 ?The SAP error message S#518 indicates that there are problems during the deletion of user assignments for a specific role in a particular system. This error typically arises when there are issues with the user-role assignments in the SAP system, which can be due to various reasons such as authorization issues, inconsistencies in the user master data, or system configuration problems.
Causes:
- Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the role assignments may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
- Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the user master data or role definitions that prevent the deletion.
- System Configuration: Configuration issues in the SAP system can lead to problems with user-role assignments.
- Locked Users: If the user whose role is being deleted is locked or has other restrictions, it may cause this error.
- Transport Issues: If the role was transported from another system and there are inconsistencies, it may lead to this error.
Solutions:
- Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete user-role assignments. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
- Review User Master Data: Check the user master data for inconsistencies. You can use transaction SU01 to review the user details.
- Check Role Configuration: Review the role configuration in transaction PFCG to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or errors in the role definition.
- Unlock Users: If the user is locked, unlock the user or resolve any issues that may be causing the lock.
- Transport Consistency: If the role was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that there are no inconsistencies in the role definition.
- System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
Related Information:
If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
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