How To Fix SUID01201 - User attribute "&3" cannot be maintained in this system

SUID01201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 201

• Message text: User attribute "&3" cannot be maintained in this system

What causes this issue?

Central User Administration is active in the current system.
In accordance with the field distribution parameters (maintained with
transaction SCUM), the user attribute '&V3&' cannot be maintained in
this system.
Technical Name:
Structure Name: &V1&
Field Name: &V2&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SUID01201 - Details

• The SAP error message SUID01201 indicates that a specific user attribute (denoted by "&3" in the message) cannot be maintained in the current system. This error typically arises in the context of user management and authorization, particularly when dealing with user attributes in the User Information System (SU01) or similar transaction codes.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The attribute you are trying to maintain may not be supported in the current system configuration. This can happen if the attribute is not defined in the system or if the system is set up in a way that restricts access to certain attributes.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to maintain the attribute may not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Client-Specific Settings: Some attributes may be client-specific, and if the attribute is not available in the current client, you will encounter this error.
  Technical Restrictions: