How To Fix SDEST036 - Logon data inconsistent; user not unique

SDEST036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Logon data inconsistent; user not unique

What causes this issue?

The logon data contains a user name; however, the current user flag is
also selected. This means that more than one user is defined for the
logon to the target system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify only one user for the logon.

Procedure for System Administrators

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SDEST036 - Details

• The SAP error message SDEST036 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the logon data for a user, specifically that the user is not unique. This typically occurs when there are multiple entries for the same user in the system, which can lead to confusion during the logon process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate User Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple user records in the system with the same user ID or logon credentials.
  Incorrect User Configuration: There may be issues with the user configuration in the user master records, such as incorrect roles or profiles assigned.
  Transport Issues: If user data has been transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not handled correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDEST036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Records:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user master records.
  Look for duplicate entries for the user ID in