How To Fix /SCF/SELMODEL037 - Profile is currently assigned to users/partners and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/SELMODEL -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Profile is currently assigned to users/partners and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/SELMODEL037 - Profile is currently assigned to users/partners and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/SELMODEL037 Profile is currently assigned to users/partners and cannot be deleted indicates that you are trying to delete a profile that is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management or user role assignments, where profiles are linked to users or partners.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The profile you are attempting to delete is assigned to one or more users or partners in the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent the deletion of the profile.
  System Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions to prevent the deletion of profiles that are actively in use to maintain data integrity and security.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check which users or partners are currently assigned the profile.
  In PFCG, you can check the role assignments and see if the profile is linked to any roles.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you find that the profile is assigned to users or partners, you will need to remove these assignments first.
  In SU01, you can edit the user and remove the profile from their assignments.
  In PFCG, you can edit the role and remove the profile from the role's authorization data.
  
  
  
  Delete the Profile:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed, you can attempt to delete the profile again.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., PFCG or the relevant transaction for profile management) to delete the profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the profile in other configurations or settings within the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user assignments)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user and role management, as well as best practices for managing profiles and authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the system to ensure that the removal of the profile does not affect any critical functionalities or user access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the profile in question.