How To Fix /SCWM/EXCEPTION_CUST016 - Users are still assigned to profile &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EXCEPTION_CUST -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Users are still assigned to profile &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EXCEPTION_CUST016 - Users are still assigned to profile &1. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EXCEPTION_CUST016 indicates that there are users still assigned to a specific profile, which is preventing certain actions from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to delete or modify a user profile that is still in use.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are active users associated with the profile you are trying to delete or modify. SAP does not allow the deletion or modification of profiles that are currently assigned to users to maintain data integrity and prevent disruptions in user access.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Users: Determine which users are currently assigned to the profile in question. You can do this by checking the user assignments in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  
  Reassign or Remove Users: 
  
  If the users are no longer supposed to have access to that profile, you can remove their assignments.
  If they still need access, consider creating a new profile or modifying the existing one without deleting it.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage user assignments and profiles.
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Ensure that no active sessions are using the profile. If users are logged in, you may need to ask them to log out or terminate their sessions.
  
  
  Retry the Action: Once you have reassigned or removed the users from the profile, you can attempt to delete or modify the profile again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Profiles: In SAP, user profiles are used to manage authorizations and access rights for users. It is essential to maintain these profiles carefully to ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks.
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. You may want to familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorizations if you are frequently managing user access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or the SAP Community for more detailed guidance on user management and authorization issues.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.