How To Fix SUID01037 - User & is protected against recreation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 037

• Message text: User & is protected against recreation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01037 - User & is protected against recreation ?

  The SAP error message SUID01037 indicates that a user is protected against recreation. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or recreate a user in the SAP system, but the user has been marked as protected. This protection is often in place to prevent accidental deletion or modification of critical user accounts.
  Cause:
  
  User Protection Setting: The user account has been set to a protected status, which prevents it from being deleted or recreated.
  Role Assignment: The user may have roles or authorizations that are critical to system operations, leading to the protection status.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce user protection for specific accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Protection Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the username that is causing the error and click on the "Display" button.
  Check the "User Type" and "User is protected against recreation" settings.
  
  
  
  Remove Protection:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the protection:
  
  In the user maintenance screen, go to the "Parameters" tab.
  Look for the option that indicates the user is protected and uncheck it.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the user settings, consult with your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  If the user is associated with critical roles, consider whether it is appropriate to remove the protection. Ensure that any changes comply with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user settings for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Types: SAP has different user types (e.g., dialog users, service users, communication users) that may have different protection settings.
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to user accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to user management and protection settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.