How To Fix SUID01203 - User &1 is in the CUA; no local operations are possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 203

• Message text: User &1 is in the CUA; no local operations are possible

What causes this issue?

User &1 has already been transferred to the CUA landscape. You attempted
to modify this user using a local operation (such as delete, create).
This can only be done in the central system.

System Response

The operation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Log on to the central system of the CUA and perform the desired
operation there.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01203 - User &1 is in the CUA; no local operations are possible ?

  The SAP error message SUID01203 indicates that a user is part of a Central User Administration (CUA) system, and as a result, local operations (such as creating, changing, or deleting user accounts) cannot be performed directly in the local system. This is a protective measure to ensure that user management is centralized and consistent across the systems connected to the CUA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is defined in the CUA and is being managed centrally.
  An attempt is made to perform local user management operations on that user in a system that is part of the CUA.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Use CUA for User Management: 
  
  Instead of trying to manage the user locally, use the CUA transaction (usually SU01 in the central system) to make any changes to the user. This ensures that all changes are synchronized across the connected systems.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Verify if the user is indeed part of the CUA by checking the user details in the central system. You can do this by using transaction SU01 in the central system.
  
  
  
  Local User Creation:
  
  If you need to create a new user locally and do not want it to be managed by CUA, ensure that the user is not created in the CUA system. You may need to adjust the configuration or create the user in a different way.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation regarding CUA for more detailed information on how to manage users in a CUA environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to manage users in the CUA system. If you lack the required permissions, you may need to contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CUA Overview: Central User Administration allows for centralized management of user accounts across multiple SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance), and SU12 (User Comparison).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding CUA and user management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and manage user accounts effectively within a CUA environment.