How To Fix SMI_GENERAL018 - Profile Link is already linked to a social user

SMI_GENERAL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Profile Link is already linked to a social user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL018 - Profile Link is already linked to a social user ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL018 indicates that a profile link is already associated with a social user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's social media integration or user management features, where a user profile is trying to link to a social media account that is already linked to another user profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Linkage: The social user (e.g., a user from a social media platform) is already linked to a different profile in the SAP system.
  User Management Issues: There may be issues with how user profiles are managed, leading to conflicts when trying to link the same social user to multiple profiles.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the user data or profiles that are causing the system to recognize the social user as already linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Links: Verify which profile the social user is currently linked to. You may need to check the user management or social media