How To Fix SOAUTH2017 - Client user &1 has wrong type '&2'. Change user type to SYSTEM ('B').

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAUTH2 - OAuth2 Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Client user &1 has wrong type '&2'. Change user type to SYSTEM ('B').

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAUTH2017 - Client user &1 has wrong type '&2'. Change user type to SYSTEM ('B'). ?

  The SAP error message SOAUTH2017 indicates that there is an issue with the user type of a client user in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the user has the wrong type and suggests changing the user type to SYSTEM ('B').
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A user account that is expected to have a specific type (in this case, SYSTEM) is set to a different type (e.g., dialog user, communication user, etc.).
  The user is being used in a context that requires it to be a SYSTEM user, such as for background processing or certain automated tasks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to change the user type of the specified user to SYSTEM. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  Log into the SAP system with appropriate administrative privileges.
  Navigate to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the username that is causing the error and click on the "Display" button.
  Go to the "Parameters" tab or the "Logon Data" tab, depending on your SAP version.
  Change the user type to SYSTEM ('B'):
  
  If you are using the "Logon Data" tab, look for the "User Type" field and change it to SYSTEM.
  If you are using the "Parameters" tab, ensure that the user is set up correctly for the intended use.
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  User Types in SAP: 
  
  Dialog User: Regular users who log into the system interactively.
  System User (Type 'B'): Typically used for background processing, batch jobs, or automated tasks.
  Communication User: Used for communication between systems (e.g., RFC connections).
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (if you need to change multiple users)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change user types. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you do not have the required permissions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOAUTH2017 error and ensure that the user is configured correctly for its intended purpose.