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How To Fix SPML001 - System &1 is part of a Central User Administration (CUA)


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SPML - SPML Messages

  • Message number: 001

  • Message text: System &1 is part of a Central User Administration (CUA)

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  • What causes this issue?

    System &1 is part of Central User Administration (CUA)

    System Response

    System &1 is part of the CUA and therefore cannot be connected to the
    Identity Managment Server.

    How to fix this error?

    Remove the system from the CUA landscape to connect it to an
    Identity Management system.

    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.


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPML001 - System &1 is part of a Central User Administration (CUA) ?

    The SAP error message SPML001 indicates that the system you are working with is part of a Central User Administration (CUA) setup. This means that user management is centralized, and certain actions related to user administration cannot be performed directly in the child system.

    Cause:

    The error occurs when you attempt to perform user management tasks (like creating, modifying, or deleting users) in a child system that is part of a CUA landscape. In a CUA setup, user administration tasks should be performed in the central system (the CUA master system), and changes are then propagated to the child systems.

    Solution:

    To resolve this error, follow these steps:

    1. Perform User Management in the Central System:

      • Log into the CUA master system (the central system).
      • Perform the required user management tasks (create, modify, or delete users) in the central system.
    2. Synchronization:

      • After making changes in the central system, ensure that the changes are synchronized with the child systems. This is usually done automatically, but you can manually trigger synchronization if needed.
    3. Check CUA Configuration:

      • Ensure that the CUA configuration is set up correctly. You can check the configuration in transaction code SCUA in the central system.
    4. User Roles and Authorizations:

      • Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform user management tasks in the central system.

    Related Information:

    • CUA Overview: Central User Administration allows for centralized management of users across multiple SAP systems, simplifying user administration tasks.
    • Transaction Codes:
      • SCUA: Central User Administration configuration.
      • SU01: User maintenance (to be used in the central system).
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CUA and user management processes.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPML001 error and manage users effectively within a CUA environment.

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