How To Fix SCOL_API206 - No authorization for mapping backend users to USREXTID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCOL_API - API for Collaboration

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No authorization for mapping backend users to USREXTID

What causes this issue?

Execution of the report RSUSREXTID failed due to missing authorization.

System Response

User synchronization is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

You need to have authorization object S_USER_GRP with activity = 01
assigned to your user profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCOL_API206 - No authorization for mapping backend users to USREXTID ?

  The SAP error message SCOL_API206 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for mapping backend users to external user IDs (USREXTID). This typically occurs in scenarios involving user management, particularly when integrating SAP systems with external identity providers or when using Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the operation does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the mapping of backend users to external user IDs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the user mapping settings or in the identity provider settings.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for user mapping operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCOL_API206 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the mapping. This typically involves checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  Look for roles that include authorizations related to user management, particularly those that allow for mapping external user IDs.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations. Common roles that may be needed include:
  
  SAP_BC_USER_ADMIN
  SAP_BC_USER_MGMT
  
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to determine the exact roles required for your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for user mapping in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., SCUM for user management).
  Ensure that the external user ID mapping is correctly configured and that the identity provider settings are accurate.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs. Attempt to perform the user mapping operation again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to user management and authorization issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance), SCUM (User Management), and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Authorization Objects: Investigate specific authorization objects that may be relevant to user mapping, such as S_USER_AUTH or S_USER_PRO.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SCOL_API206 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SCOL_API206 error in your SAP environment.